Botticelli Reimagined at V&A Traces Renaissance Master's Enduring Influence
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting 'Botticelli Reimagined', the most extensive Botticelli exhibition in the UK, which will be open until July 3, 2016. Curated by Mark Evans and Ana Debenedetti, the exhibition showcases over 50 pieces by Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) and explores his enduring influence. It is organized in chronological order, starting with modern reinterpretations that underscore Botticelli's cultural significance, including nods in films such as 'Dr. No' and 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen'. Notable artists like Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman reinterpret his iconic figures. The show also looks at the Pre-Raphaelite revival in the 19th century and features important loans like 'Pallas and the Centaur' and the 'Mystic Nativity', while discussing attribution issues and including works like the 'Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici'.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Botticelli Reimagined' at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, until July 3, 2016
- Over 50 paintings and drawings by Sandro Botticelli on display
- Curated by Mark Evans and Ana Debenedetti
- Organized in reverse chronological order, starting with contemporary art
- Features cinematic references: Ursula Andress in 'Dr. No' (1962) and Uma Thurman in 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen' (1988)
- Contemporary artists include Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle, Yin Xin, Tomoko Nagao, Vik Muniz, Cindy Sherman, Valie Export, Orlan
- Fashion influences: Dolce & Gabbana (Spring/Summer 1993) and Elsa Schiaparelli (Autumn 1938)
- 19th-century section highlights Pre-Raphaelites: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris
- Includes copies and drawings by Edgar Degas and Gustave Moreau
- Botticelli's own works: 'Pallas and the Centaur' (1482) from Uffizi, 'Mystic Nativity' (1500) from National Gallery, illustrations for Dante's 'Divine Comedy' at Courtauld Gallery
- Attribution issues: only two signed works by Botticelli exist
- Portraits: 'Portrait of Giuliano de' Medici' (1478) and 'Ideal Portrait of a Young Woman' (1475-80)
Entities
Artists
- Sandro Botticelli
- Mark Evans
- Ana Debenedetti
- Ursula Andress
- Uma Thurman
- Andy Warhol
- David LaChapelle
- Yin Xin
- Tomoko Nagao
- Vik Muniz
- Cindy Sherman
- Valie Export
- Orlan
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
- Edward Burne-Jones
- William Morris
- Edgar Degas
- Gustave Moreau
- Gillo Dorfles
- Isabella Stewart Gardner
- Bernard Berenson
- Roberta Minnucci
Institutions
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Uffizi
- Courtauld Gallery
- National Gallery
- Guildhall Art Gallery
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Elsa Schiaparelli
- Barilla
- EasyJet
- Esselunga
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Florence
- Italy