To celebrate our exhibition 'Beyond Caravaggio', on Friday 28 October two of the artist's masterpieces were recreated as 'living paintings' in front of the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square.
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Renowned Italian performance troupe Quadri Plastici were commissioned to recreate 'The Taking of Christ' (The National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin) using models, lights, props, and box frames together with music. Alongside, there was a recreation of our own painting 'Salome receives the Head of John the Baptist'. Both works are currently on display in 'Beyond Caravaggio'.
These recreations pay homage to Caravaggio's dramatic and revolutionary use of light, and provide viewers with a visually striking new way to view contemporary work inspired by the artist.
Quadri Plastici (translated as 'plastic paintings') is an Italian art form in which performers stage 'living' works of art. The tradition originated in the town of Avigliano more than 100 years ago and is still practiced to this day.
Beyond Caravaggio
12 October 2016 - 15 January 2017
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‘Beyond Caravaggio’ is the first major exhibition in the UK to explore the influence of Caravaggio on the art of his contemporaries and followers.
Bringing together exceptional works by Caravaggio and the Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and Spanish artists he inspired, ‘Beyond Caravaggio’ examines the international artistic phenomenon known as Caravaggism.
This exhibition is a collaboration between the National Gallery, London, the National Gallery of Ireland, and the National Galleries of Scotland.
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