Masks as Multiple Identities: From Antiquity to Contemporary Art in Finland

The Gösta Serlachius Museum in Mänttä, Finland, is showcasing 'Maschere. Identità multiple dall’antichità all’arte contemporanea' (Masks. Multiple Identities from Antiquity to Contemporary Art), curated by Italian art historian Lorella Scacco, until October 6. This exhibition explores the significance, history, and functions of masks through a variety of mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and modern installations, alongside ancient pieces from the MUDEC – Museo delle Culture in Milan, the Museo Nazionale Romano in Rome, the National Museum of Finland in Helsinki, and private collections. Featured artists encompass Giovanni Gastel, Pablo Picasso, Cindy Sherman, and Ai Weiwei, among others. Scacco's fascination with masks originates from her studies on Surrealism, where identity and disguise were prominent themes influenced by artists like Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp.