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Austria
Photography, Color on Paper
Size: 34.3 W x 23.6 H x 0.2 D in
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In 2012, Mark Abouzeid curated “The New New World” exhibition in one of the most important art spaces in Florence, the Palazzo Vecchio. In addition to their hard work labour, a collective of international artists contributed their passion for this project. The exhibition's intent was a constructive response to the immediate crisis caused by racist attacks in the city. The project had the support of The City of Florence, Comune di Firenze, Polo Museale di Firenze, Maggio Musicale di Firenze, Italia Kuwait Associazione, Sartoria Teatrale Fiorentina di Massimo Poli. The Renaissance Portraits integrated into the work were loaned by the Uffizzi Museum in Florence, Italy. Although the collection has only been exhibited once, The collection has been featured in publications and websites around the globe including The Atlantic, Huffington Post, The Florentine, New European, The Daily Mail and Trend Hunters. Taking inspiration from a series of famous portraits from Florentine museums, I created portraits of modern cultural protagonists whose work mirrored in some way their Renaissance twins. Figures of vital importance to Florentine History were reinterpreted while maintaining the style and feel of the original painting. The modern models were chosen from the different ethnic groups for their contribution to modern Florence. All costumes, props and backdrops for these portraits were created by hand. Non digital artistry was not used, instead master seamstresses and theater maekup artists used their knowledge of the period to create accurate replicas. Caterina II features Art Advocate Romina Diaz mirrored by Caterina de Medici by Altissimo. Dell'Altissimo Cristofano. Ritratto di Caterina de' Medici (dipinto),1562 ca. - 1568 ca. Su concessione del Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali. To view a film on the "Making of the New New World Series", click here: https://youtu.be/x5WSRDjZ6Ng
Photography:Color on Paper
Artist Produced Limited Edition of:5
Size:34.3 W x 23.6 H x 0.2 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
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Austria
Mark Abouzeid is an award-winning filmmaker, photojournalist, and multi-dimensional social artist. "All my work is inspired by a need to provoke social and cultural dialogue. The medium changes dependent on the subject, context and message. I have usurped Renaissance paintings, thousands of meters of silk and antique Afghan doors. The results can range from photorealism to performances to installations to documentaries. The medium to me is only a vehicle and I often have to learn a new art technique in order to accomplish my vision." He has recently begun an art research project, "Identikit", with art historian, Sophie Beer. This project will explore the validity of social artefacts and their interpreted context by means of participatory social art experiments.
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