The ceilings of the Guatelli Museum speak of Ettore’s desire to create a “fresco” museum on all the walls to arouse the sense of wonder that stands as the introduction to knowledge. The composition of the “ceilings of objects” contributes to the immersion in the marvels of the obvious of the Guatelli Museum
At the entrance of the museum
Immediately after one enters the museum, the ceiling makes itself apparent and introduces all the other ceilings.
Soffitto del ballatoio di accesso al salone del Museo Guatelli (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
The ceiling of the Grand Stairway is adorned with cane and wicker baskets; such ceilings are a museum within the museum.
La stanza dei giochi (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
The ceiling of the Playroom. Embellished with toys of all ages and all kinds, made of various materials.
Il salone del Museo Guatelli (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
The Main Hall and its enormous ceiling, covered in dozens of objects.
Un particolare del soffitto del salone (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
Un particolare del soffitto del salone (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
Un particolare del soffitto del salone (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
The Kitchen of Marvels
Un particolare del soffitto della stanza della cucina (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
The ceiling of this room is like an enormous catalogue of containers.
The opulence of the Glass Room
Il soffitto della camera dei vetri, o camera della zia (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
Even the Glass Room ceiling is a collection of items and stories.
Particolare del soffitto della camera delle scatole (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
Its ceiling is covered in sketches and advertisements.
An unfinished ceiling
In the Clock Room Ettore had begun the work on the ceilings. Carriage and bicycle lamps and other small items were the start of a new project… still unfinished.
Soffitto del ballatoio delle ceramiche (20th Century) by Ettore GuatelliMuseo Ettore Guatelli
The China Walkway ceiling is punctuated with oil lamps, small containers, candelabra…
Text by Mario Turci.
English translation by Anna Giulia Compagnoni.
We would like to thank Patrick Leech and Anna Giulia Compagnoni (University of Bologna), Jessica Anelli, Mauro Davoli, Monica Citti.
