The Pinacoteca di Torino will host the first retrospective in Italy dedicated to American Alice Neel (Marion Square, PA 1900 - New York 1984), one of the great pioneers of the 20th century, a revolutionary painter whose approach to portraiture touched on fundamental human, social and political issues. Thanks to her unique painting style, characterized by a spontaneous yet precise way of conveying the nature and deep character of her models, Alice Neel's work still influences generations of artists. From Friday, October 31, the Art Gallery presents “Alice Neel: I Am the Century”, curated by Sarah Cosulich and Pietro Rigolo. The exhibition explores the idea of Alice Neel as a “chronicler of life” and her paintings as representations of the “human comedy”. Neel was part of the social milieu of the Harlem neighborhood. She painted figuratively throughout her life, often using the people “around her” as subjects, models and muses. Today she is one of the most valued and respected artists of the 20th century.