Achille Lauro Channels Marina Abramović at Milan's Mudec
Italian singer Achille Lauro will recreate Marina Abramović's iconic 2010 MoMA performance 'The Artist Is Present' at the Mudec – Museo delle Culture in Milan on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The event, titled 'Achille Idol is present, Photo Book Experience,' coincides with the release of his photographic book published by 24 ore Cultura. Lauro will sit silently at a table, inviting visitors to engage in a silent gaze, as a tribute to Abramović. The exhibition will remain open in the following days. Lauro has a history of referencing art history in his performances, having previously impersonated Giotto's Saint Francis, collector Luisa Casati Stampa, and Michelangelo's Pietà. The event is organized as a 'living installation' and includes a still-life display of backstage materials from his Sanremo performances.
Key facts
- Achille Lauro will perform a tribute to Marina Abramović's 'The Artist Is Present' at Mudec in Milan.
- The event takes place on September 22, 2021.
- The performance is part of the launch of his photographic book published by 24 ore Cultura.
- Lauro will sit silently at a table, mirroring Abramović's 2010 MoMA performance.
- The exhibition will remain open for several days after the opening.
- Lauro has previously referenced art history in his performances, including Giotto, Luisa Casati Stampa, and Michelangelo.
- The event is called 'Achille Idol is present, Photo Book Experience.'
- Marina Abramović's original performance at MoMA in 2010 involved sitting for months.
Entities
Artists
- Achille Lauro
- Marina Abramović
- Giotto
- Luisa Casati Stampa
- Michelangelo
Institutions
- Mudec – Museo delle Culture di Milano
- MoMA
- 24 ore Cultura
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- New York
- United States