Art can transmit deep feelings or emotions to those who know how to look and a great master like Wolfgang Alexander Kossuth gave Città della Pieve, its inhabitants and those who have already visited it, a large number of works to admire and to be moved by. The artist, who was of German descent, was captivated by Città della Pieve and its beauty and found profound inspiration there, so he decided to move to the town. He spent the rest of his life there, until his untimely death.
Kossuth was an excellent violinist and also became the conductor of the Teatro della Scala in Milan; art was his raison d’être and he moved between music, painting and sculpture, even though it was in the latter that he was able to express himself with greatest passion.
At the heart of Kossuth’s artistic production is the human figure, which is represented in its utmost beauty and perfection, but is often held in suspense, in unfathomable balance, thus challenging reality. His works take the form of sculptures, drawings and paintings depicting nudes, representing mainly dancers, musicians and writers.
Spazio Kossuth is an area dedicated to the artist and his works and was inaugurated on 30th May 2015, six years after his death. This project was made possible by the Associazione Ankamò, which strongly believed in it, the municipality of Città della Pieve and the Archdiocese of Perugia-Città della Pieve.
The headquarters are located in the rooms of the Bishop’s Palace, which has been completely renovated following a long period of closure. Spread out over various rooms, the museum is a fantastic showcase of contemporary art and Kossuth’s works – curated in the minutest detail – are able to transmit music, dynamism, energy and emotions through the figurative arts.