Musca depicta: flies take center stage in Fontanellato exhibition

From April 6 to June 30, 2024, the Labirinto della Masone in Fontanellato presents 'Musca depicta. C’è una mosca sul quadro,' a curated exhibition by Sylvia Ferino and Elisa Rizzardi that examines the representation of flies in art. The exhibition's name is derived from a 1984 book by Franco Maria Ricci, featuring texts from Leon Battista Alberti, Luigi Pirandello, and André Chastel. It includes over fifty pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and writings, ranging from the Giotto era to modern art. Major loans come from institutions like the Gallerie degli Uffizi and the Musée du Louvre, as well as Franco Maria Ricci's private collection. Notable works include pieces by Giovanni del Biondo and contemporary artists such as Yoko Ono and Damien Hirst. The soundtrack, 'La Folie des Mouches,' was created by composer Massimiliano Matesic.