IL PROFUMO DI LUISA CASATI

The new exhibition by artist casaluce/geiger titled "Il profumo di Luisa Casati" takes its name from an olofactory installation with a perfume of oriental essences, created by the artist for the exhibition.

The Italo-Austrian artist, who for years has been investigating the theme of identity in all its multifaceted forms from the photographic disguise to cyborg identity, reinterprets the Marchesa Casati in the light of the shamanic possession.
The Divine Marchesa was a key character in the period between Art Nouveau and Art Déco, she lived in Venice, in Paris and in London, a woman of undimmed elegance, an icon of style. Many are those who paid tribute to her in photography, painting and fashion.

The works by casaluce/geiger, have been realized between 2014 and 2017. The works range from photography to acrylic drawings on antique prints and archive photos.

The introduction to the artworks on display is by Luca Scarlini, author of the book “Memorie di un’opera d’arte. La Marchesa Casati” (Skira)