Digital relaunch of Monna Lisa Who? installation in Pavia
Karmachina studio's video, "Monna Lisa Who?", first premiered on November 24, 2019, in Pavia at the Santa Maria Gualtieri, but had an early closure due to the pandemic. Now, a digital format has been made available, facilitated by the Culture Department of Pavia City Council, under the direction of Mariangela Singali Calisti. This release corresponds with the exhibit "Looking for Monna Lisa: Misteri e ironie attorno alla più celebre icona pop," curated by Valerio Dehò to commemorate Leonardo da Vinci's 500th anniversary. The 13-minute video explores the enigma of the Mona Lisa's identity, featuring animations of related artworks.
Key facts
- Monna Lisa Who? installation opened November 24, 2019 at Santa Maria Gualtieri, Pavia
- Installation closed prematurely due to health emergency
- Digital version promoted by Pavia Culture Department led by Mariangela Singali Calisti
- Installation was part of exhibition Looking for Monna Lisa curated by Valerio Dehò
- Exhibition marked fifth centenary of Leonardo da Vinci's death
- Video is approximately 13 minutes long
- Video covers mystery of Mona Lisa's identity and Leonardo's relationship with Pavia
- Features animated images from Leonardo and contemporary artists in Musei Civici collections
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Valerio Dehò
Institutions
- Karmachina
- Comune di Pavia
- Assessorato alla Cultura del Comune di Pavia
- Musei Civici
- Artribune
Locations
- Pavia
- Santa Maria Gualtieri
- Italy