The Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola Museum: the historical memory of ceramic art
From the large exhibition hall, you can access the G. Bucci Museum Historical Artistic Documentation Center, one of the few of its kind at industrial companies, where the historical memory of the company is preserved
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS HALL
 The Contemporary Artists Hall has works made by great contemporary artists at Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola since 1981. In particular, the experience begun with Hsiao-Chin and Remo Brindisi was developed with the Artecotta operation in collaboration with the Studio Marconi of Milan in the mid Eighties. The featured artists are: Enrico Bay, Lucio Del Pezzo, Agenore Fabbri, Tullio Pericoli, Gianfranco Pardi, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Aldo Spoldi and Emilio Tadini. One particular collection is of the works by painter-sculptor Joe Tilson, with whom the company still frequently collaborates. The first ceramic works by architect Ugo la Pietra are documented in the now famous Giardini Mediterranei. A few works of the following artists are highlighted: Portoghesi, Dorazio, Mariani, Rontini, Merendi, Bertozzi, Casoni, etc.
CERAMISTS HALL
 The Ceramists Hall shows photographs and archives that document the birth and development of the company from 1874 to the 1970s. A set of plates with the brands help visitors to determine the chronology of the company’s products, both artistic and industrial.
This hall shows the works of the most significant ceramists who worked in the company.
In particular:
- from the Nineteenth century - G. Lodi, A. Sangiorgi,
- from the Twentieth century - G. Baldini, M. Bandoli, U. Marfisi, A. Visani, S. Ghinassi, W. Martelli, T. Buscaroli, D. Minganti.
It is interesting to observe the influence of Gio Ponti as a consultant in the artwork of the 1950s and 60s (documented by signed letters).
One section is dedicated to industrial production with special reference to the tiles of the 1950s and 60s and a collection of catalogues from 1931 to 1970.
DECORATIONS HALL
 The Decorations Hall shows 44 exhibition partecipation diplomas from the end of the 1800s to the 1970s. The showcases display the mass production of decorations by the Artistic Division from the foundation of the company to present. Divided according to type, these majolica articles mainly from the 1700s, bear witness to how the tradition has been passed down unaltered throughout time. Even the folk production is documented by a large collection of white objects and an interesting set of mugs with various shapes.
MUSEO G. BUCCI DELLA COOPERATIVA CERAMICA D'IMOLA
Via V. Veneto, 13 40026 Imola
Tel. 0542-601601
Fax 0542-601534
Theme-related tours: The Identities, The Arts
Geographic itineraries: The Imola Area
Services: Guided tours, bookshop, restoration workshops.
Opening:
Monday from 3:10 pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 13:00 pm; from 3:10 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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