Jane Perkins’ portrait of Dante arrives at the Dante’s House Museum from October 11th to November 6th
The celebrations for the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death are still underway: from October 11th to November 6th, the latest work by British artist Jane Perkins will be on exhibit at the Dante’s House Museum. The work, a portrait of Dante entirely made of recycled materials, is in collaboration with Alia, the company who manages the environmental services in the Florentine area.
Jane Perkins, known as the “queen of creative recycle”, finds inspiration in repurposed objects (buttons, shells, beads, plastic, toys and much more) to recreate history’s masterpieces as well as portraits of famous people and personalities, including Dante Alighieri. Perkins has established herself on an international level for her works inspired by environmental sustainability, a crucial theme she hopes, alongside Alia, to bring attention to with citizens and visitors.
The president of the Dante’s House Museum, Cristina Manetti, said: “With this work of art, the Supreme Poet becomes the perfect testimonial to send a message especially to the younger generations, about the importance of environmental sustainability, circular economy and solidarity. A message which requires, first and foremost, a cultural change: and this is what an important and eternal protagonist of our culture like Dante can help bring into the present and for the future.”
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