Paolo Troilo's Hyperrealist Exhibition at Palazzo Reale Reimagines Historical Figures
The exhibition by Paolo Troilo at Milan's Palazzo Reale, specifically in the Appartamento dei Principi, delves into themes of memory and identity through hyperrealistic art. In partnership with the Venetian textile firm Rubelli, Troilo reinterprets the palace's architectural elements and decor. Each room is dedicated to historical figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Margherita di Savoia, Maria José, the Visconti family, and Napoleon Bonaparte. Noteworthy pieces include "My Vitruvian," honoring the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, and the Sala della Manica Strappata, which features torn fabric symbolizing a link to history. The exhibition wraps up with "∞ In the name of the mothers," an eight-tapestry polyptych, enhanced by strategic mirrors and lighting.
Key facts
- Paolo Troilo's exhibition is at the Appartamento dei Principi of Palazzo Reale in Milan.
- Troilo collaborated with Venetian textile house Rubelli for the tapestries.
- The first room features 'My Vitruvian,' a reworking of Leonardo's Vitruvian Man.
- The Sala Maria Josè depicts the last queen of Italy as a protester.
- The Sala Napoleone includes two tapestries showing Napoleon as a ghost and humiliated.
- The Sala Margherita di Savoia includes AI-generated hands with six fingers.
- The Sala Madre features an eight-tapestry polyptych titled '∞ In the name of the mothers'.
- The exhibition uses mirrors and lighting to enhance the dramatic effect.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Troilo
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Palazzo Reale
- Rubelli
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
Sources
- Artslife —