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On the occasion of his second solo show in the gallery spaces, Giuseppe De Mattia continues his ironic investigation into the ways of producing, selling and consuming works of art. The tricks and devices of the sale - observable both in flea markets and in gallery offices - are subjected to an analytical look, becoming tools to trace and develop a self-reflective narrative that exposes the artist, who is caught red handed, in the act of his eternal bargaining efforts with gallery owners, critics and potential collectors.

The fruit and vegetable market - a great place of fascination for De …