December 14th, 2015 – From Lucio Fontana, founder of the spatial movement, to Futurist Giacomo Balla passing by Giovanni Anselmo, exponent of the Arte Povera, the exhibition “Le Onde: Waves of Italian Influence (1914-1971)” explores Italian influence on Abstract Art. The exhibition is a journey of discovery across Italy’s 20th century artistic movements. In program until January 3 at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, the exhibit was made possible by the support of the Italian Embassy in Washington and the Italian Cultural Institute of the city. Visitors will admire 20 works by Italian and international members of the museum’s permanent collection. (Red)