Yan Pei-Ming Reimagines Mona Lisa and Last Supper at Massimo De Carlo Milan
Yan Pei-Ming, born in Shanghai in 1960, presents his solo exhibition 'L'ultimo sorriso' (The Last Smile) at Galleria Massimo De Carlo in Milan. The show features multiple chromatic versions of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and a rendition of The Last Supper. Ming's signature thick brushstrokes, vivid colors, and pronounced lines, combined with varied shades of the same hue in each canvas, create a unique and recognizable body of work. The large number and grand scale of Mona Lisa copies displayed across two rooms emphasize the enigmatic nature of that 'last smile,' reinterpreted by the artist as a contemporary, almost abstract take on a timeless masterpiece. The enduring influence of Leonardo's works underscores Ming's reinterpretation as a contemporary extension of immortal genius.
Key facts
- Yan Pei-Ming was born in Shanghai in 1960.
- The exhibition is titled 'L'ultimo sorriso' (The Last Smile).
- The show includes multiple chromatic versions of the Mona Lisa and a version of The Last Supper.
- Ming's style features thick brushstrokes, vivid colors, and pronounced lines.
- Each canvas uses different shades of the same color.
- The Mona Lisa copies are displayed in two rooms at the gallery.
- The works are large in number and scale.
- The exhibition is held at Galleria Massimo De Carlo in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Yan Pei-Ming
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Galleria Massimo De Carlo
Locations
- Shanghai
- Milan
- Italy