In Forli, Portrait of the Artist Exhibition at the San Domenico Museums
The portrait of the artist.
In the mirror of Narcissus. The face, the mask, the selfie
from 23rd February to 29th June 2025
Forlì, San Domenico Civic Museum
The Portrait of the Artist. In the mirror of Narcissus. The face, the mask, the selfie. This is the title of the new Great Exhibition in Forlì (FC).
Over the centuries, portraying one's own face, one's own image has been - for every artist - a challenge, a tribute, a message, a projection, an exercise in deep analysis that shows ideal aspirations and emotional expressions, but also reveals mastery and talent.
Then a mirror is needed. Fear, caution or desire, even eagerness to look at oneself. Allegory of vices and virtues.
In the self-portrait, the painter doubles himself in the dual role of model and artist. The eye rests on the reflected image to portray itself and the portrayed image is an alter from itself and is a self. Often a mask emerges. Character rather than person. This is how it is for many artists, from the 17th to the 20th century.
But the portrait does not always stand alone. The portrait of the artist is not the dark image of someone looking at you. The artist acts, gets in the way, emerges from one of his works that speaks of something else: in the midst of a mythological tale, a sacred story, a historical event.
On display in the exhibition are works by Bellini, Pontormo, Cerrini, Hayez, Guttuso and many others.
Tickets
- Full € 14.00
- Concessions € 12,00
- Reduced price for children € 5,00
For info and reservations
Tel. +39 0543.36217
mostraforli@civita.art
www.mostremuseisandomenico.it
When
from 23rd February to 29th June 2025
Opening
- Monday to Friday
9.30 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
- Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays
9.30 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Luogo
San Domenico Museums
Forlì - Piazza Guido da Montefeltro
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