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Adrian Tranquilli's 'After the West' at Studio Miscetti in Rome

exhibition · 2026-05-05

At Studio Stefania Miscetti in Rome, Adrian Tranquilli presents 'After the West', an installation featuring a throne encircled by four twisted columns entwined with mocking V masks, with additional masks scattered on the floor. The work references Bernini's baldachin in St. Peter's and critiques the circular relationship between subjectivation and subjugation. A globe covered in V masks suggests a glimmer of hope: an army of tiny heroes seemingly always ready. The exhibition runs until July 29, 2016. Tranquilli, born in Melbourne in 1966 and living in Rome, also has a concurrent show in Naples titled 'Giorni di un futuro passato'.

Key facts

  • Adrian Tranquilli's installation 'After the West' is on view at Studio Stefania Miscetti in Rome until July 29, 2016.
  • The work features a throne with four twisted columns and V masks, referencing Bernini's baldachin.
  • Scattered V masks on the floor symbolize individuals who avoided the trap but remain disorganized and unable to access power.
  • A globe covered in V masks represents a potential army of heroes.
  • Tranquilli also has a show in Naples titled 'Giorni di un futuro passato'.
  • The artist was born in Melbourne in 1966 and lives in Rome.

Entities

Artists

  • Adrian Tranquilli

Institutions

  • Studio Stefania Miscetti

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Naples
  • Melbourne
  • Australia

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