Lecture: The Fly in Art

From trompe-l’œil to the visual puns of Giotto and Cimabue, from Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro to the eccentricity of Dalí, Picasso and Pollock, right up to the memes of today.

What is an insect doing amongst the most famous masterpieces in the history of art? Let’s find out together why the presence of a fly on a canvas is never a coincidence: a coded message, an optical illusion or, much more often, a cheeky stroke of ingenuity.

A quirky, pop-inspired and unconventional journey designed to show experts and enthusiasts just how ironic, irreverent and surprisingly relevant art can be.

Event details

• When: Saturday 12 September, 4.30 pm
• Where: F. Tabusso Municipal Art Gallery (11 Piazza Roma, Rubiana)
• Leads: Paola Matterazzo
• Occasion: IncontrArti — Let’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of the F. Tabusso Art Gallery
• Organisation: In collaboration with the ARS Rubiana Cultural Association

Information and Contact Details

• Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
• Websites: www.arsrubiana.net | www.pinacotacatabusso.it

We look forward to seeing you there to uncover the secrets hidden behind the most bizarre detail in the painting!