Video explores scandalous reinterpretations of Leonardo's Last Supper

A video series titled 'Artjacking!' examines how Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' has been repeatedly reinterpreted by contemporary artists as a vehicle for social protest. The series, available on ARTE.TV, features versions by Andy Warhol, Mary Beth Edelson (who replaced Jesus and apostles with female artists), Elisabeth Ohlson Wallin (queer reinterpretation), and Raoef Mamedov (depicting figures with Down syndrome). Curated by journalist Rebecca Manzoni and art historian Magali Le Mens, produced by Aurélie Pollet and Gustavo Almenara, the series consists of ten five-minute episodes, each dedicated to a famous painting and its many revamps. It blends pop culture references with quotes from writers, linguists, and designers, using colorful geometric compositions inspired by Mondrian. The episode on 'The Last Supper' highlights how artists have used the iconic image to draw attention to social issues, aiming to shock the public. The series is free in Italian on the European cultural channel ARTE.TV.