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YEREVAN, MARCH 4, ARMENPRESS.Bulgariis celebrating one of its most ionic motifs, the snake, with anexhibition in Rome, “Armenpress” reports, citing “WWD”.
Called “SerpentiForm,” the exhibit, organized in collaboration with the city’s superintendence for cultural heritage, highlights how the symbol of the snake inspired several artists through the centuries. Organized in the rooms of the Neoclassical Palazzo Braschi, “SerpentiForm” collects together a range of ancient jewels,Bulgari’s creations, vintage dresses and costumes, as well as works by a range of artists and photographers, includingKeith Haring, Niki de Saint Phalle, Alexander Calder, Paul Klee,Joana Vasconcelos, Robert Mapplethorpe andHelmut Newton. A special section will be dedicated to the costumes worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film “Cleopatra.”
Bulgari, which introduced the snake in its collections in the Forties, will also finance the new lighting system for Palazzo Braschi’s grand staircase embellished with plasterwork.
To coincide with the opening of theexhibition, Bulgari will release “Serpent inArt,” a book published by Canvas. Featuring a commentary byarthistorian Anthony Downey, the tome illustrates how 32 international artists interpreted the motif of the snake from the end of the 19thcentury up to today, along with the pictures and original sketches of Bulgari’s Serpenti creations.
“SerpentiForm” will be open until April 10.