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Classical Marble Sculptures Recreated With a Contemporary Suit of Tattoos
- Artist Fabio Viale unveiled tattooed marble sculptures in Pietrasanta for the Truly exhibition, merging ancient statues with modern body art.
- The works are part of the Truly exhibition, curated by Enrico Mattei, and placed around Piazza del Duomo.
- The tattoos infiltrate stone pores using ink, creating a color that penetrates through the marble.
- Viale aims for a 'double identity' by tattooing ancient masterpieces to reflect modern identity and universal beauty.
- Inside Sant’Agostino church, the Three Graces sit on plinths as part of the central works.
- The Three Graces depict Ghardaïa women wearing the haik, highlighting themes of personal and religious freedom.
- Viale's technique uses hand-painted tattoos that permanently stain the marble.
- The exhibition expands beyond Pietrasanta with related works and imagery from the artist’s portfolio.
- The show raises questions about how ancient art can coexist with contemporary self-expression.
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