Museum Beauty Contest: Paco Cao's Pageant at GNAM
Paco Cao's Museum Beauty Contest at the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (GNAM) in Rome has selected 36 finalist portraits from an initial pool of 70. The works, painted by masters including Giorgio de Chirico and Vincent van Gogh, will compete for the titles of Miss and Mister Galleria Nazionale 2017. The public can vote online or via ballot boxes at the museum. The winner will be crowned on March 27. The project was controversially introduced on Canale 5 by director Cristiana Collu and the artist.
Key facts
- 36 finalist portraits selected from 70 initial entries
- 18 men and 18 women depicted in the artworks
- Works by Giorgio de Chirico and Vincent van Gogh among finalists
- Public voting online or via ballot boxes at GNAM
- Winners crowned Miss and Mister Galleria Nazionale 2017
- Grand finale ceremony on March 27
- Project presented on Canale 5 by Cristiana Collu and Paco Cao
- Museum staff including director and guards participated in selection
Entities
Artists
- Paco Cao
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Vincent van Gogh
Institutions
- Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
- Canale 5
Locations
- Rome
- Italy