Events

1941
05/11/1941

VIII Mostra Prelittoriale d’Arte

Where: Genoa, Palazzo Ducale

Date: 1941

These exhibitions intended to promote the activity of young artists, displaying works of painting, sculpture, graphics, fashion and interior design. During the 8th exhibition, Giovanni Novaresio received his first official recognition.

1940
05/11/1940

VII Mostra Prelittoriale d’Arte

Where: Genoa, Palazzo Ducale

Date: 1940

The fascist regime organized (and controlled) any type of event, including the art exhibitions. High-school students exhibited at the Ludi Juveniles, university students at the Prelittoriali, preliminary competitions aimed to select young artists who could participate in the Littoriali, also known as ‘Fascism Olympics’.

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1939
05/11/1939

LXXXV Esposizione Promotrice di Belle Arti

Where: Genoa, Palazzo Rosso

Date: 1939

The annual exhibitions of the Società Promotrice di Belle Arti (whose aim was to promote artistic production) presented a wide selection of Genoese and Ligurian artists. The works displayed were very heterogeneous, and many of the painters were innovative, although they rarely won the major prizes. Records show that this was Novaresio’s first exhibition: the painting he displayed was entitled Quarta sponda [Fourth Bank].