Gian Maria Tosatti Wins Premio Taverna, Creates Papal Talisman
Gian Maria Tosatti has won the Premio Taverna in Rome, receiving the award on November 23, 2021. As part of the prize, Spazio Taverna commissioned the first edition of the Talismano Taverna, a talisman for the city created by the artisan company CōDICECS, made of silver plated with palladium. On the talisman, Tosatti depicted himself wearing a papal tiara and giving a blessing, a reference to his childhood dream of becoming pope. The artist joked about his papal name, considering either Pope Francis II or Pope Gian Maria I. He also received a ring with a seal, like those of actual popes. The papal imagery stems from his participation in Dynamo Camp, Italy's first recreational therapy program for children with serious illnesses, where he dressed as a pope. During the award ceremony at EIIS, a Spanish film featuring Franco Nero as a pope was being shot in the courtyard.
Key facts
- Gian Maria Tosatti won the Premio Taverna in Rome.
- The award ceremony took place on November 23, 2021.
- Spazio Taverna commissioned the first Talismano Taverna, a talisman for the city.
- The talisman was made by CōDICECS, a Roman artisan company specializing in jewelry linked to history and archaeology.
- The talisman is made of silver plated with palladium.
- Tosatti's self-portrait on the talisman shows him with a papal tiara and blessing gesture.
- Tosatti joked about choosing between papal names Pope Francis II or Pope Gian Maria I.
- He also received a ring with a seal, like those of popes.
- The papal imagery originated from his participation in Dynamo Camp, a recreational therapy camp for children with serious illnesses.
- During the ceremony at EIIS, a Spanish film featuring Franco Nero as a pope was being shot in the courtyard.
Entities
Artists
- Gian Maria Tosatti
- Franco Nero
Institutions
- Spazio Taverna
- CōDICECS
- Dynamo Camp
- EIIS
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy