MILAN \ ais \ – Subjective gallery presented the September program at its headquarters in recent days Milan. No fewer than five collective exhibitions will take place over the course of the month, bringing the Milanese space to life, which in recent months has established itself as Italy’s landmark for art lovers. Alternative movie postersexquisite interpretation of film posters in a completely original tone by international artists.
The opening of the Soggettiva gallery after the summer closure coincided with the opening of the exhibition on 29 August. Polish cinema events, an overview of the extraordinary development that graphic art in the form of posters has undergone in Poland since the Second World War, in particular aimed at redefining the cinematic universe in a completely new and original way compared to Western standards; followed by a review of “Subjective Films” (awarded) in Venice, presenting alternative film posters of some of the films that have made the history of one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, now in its eightieth edition; soon the international publication of Stephen King’s latest long-awaited novel will be celebrated by Stephen King. Best of – an exhibition dedicated to the American writer, will collect films based on his novels; One of the fall’s most important cinematic releases, Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, will be the theme of the Anderson City Palette exhibition, which will focus on the explored color combinations that, along with the visual symmetry and unique storytelling style, have immortalized films like The Royal the Tenenbaum family” or the Grand Budapest Hotel; happy Birthday dude. 25 years of The Big Lebowski The candles will finally go out for the 25th anniversary of the release of The Big Lebowski by the Coen brothers, which is still one of the most beloved cult films of the general public.
Among the works that characterize the manifestations of Polish cinema are two classics of Hollywood cinema, such as Casablanca by Michael Curtis, the scene of one of the most famous love stories in cinema, between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, and Boogie Nights by Paul Thomas. Anderson is the second film by the Californian director who, at the age of 27, placed him among the most prominent authors of American cinema, a role he still holds today. Both relevant posters are signed by Andrzej Krajewski, one of the leading exponents of the school of film illustration that emerged in Poland after the end of World War II: the fact that the communist regime censored much of Western cultural production allowed a generation of Polish artists to develop a completely original style, divorced from the standards of communication that have now developed in the West, considering the film poster not as a commercial vehicle for the film, but as an independent work of art. A giant of Polish cinema such as Krzysztof Kieślowski will instead feature three posters inspired by the Trilogy of Flowers, including Red Film by Hong Kong artist Wikto Ngai.
Review Feature films (awarded) in Venicefrom August 30 last year and throughout the 2023 Venice International Film Festival will revolve around posters inspired by Laguna award-winning films. Among other things, The Ross Desert by Michelangelo Antonioni, winner of the Golden Lion in 1964 and the first color film by a Ferrara director who experiments in search of unusual colors and ghostly features, is portrayed by Catherine Lam in a substantial but strong style. . Secondly, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land, which brought Emma Stone the Volpi Cup in 2016 (the American director will preside over the jury for this edition of the festival) and whose imagery is masterfully depicted in Patrick Connan’s poster. Also on display will be the poster for Favorites by Yorgos Lanthimos, winner of the 2018 Silver Lion and Volpi Cup thanks to Olivia Colman’s performance, revisited by Nan Lawson’s elegant gaze.
Stephen King. Best of, scheduled from today, September 5, is Soggettiva Gallery’s tribute to the American writer on the occasion of the publication of Holly (publisher of Sperling & Kupfer), his latest book. Among the posters on display are posters for films inspired by stories born in King’s mind: Stanley Kubrick’s versions of The Shining, whose terrifying poster was redesigned by Dominic Byron, and Andy Muschietti’s It. – no less frightening is the poster created by Benedict Woodhead – in Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile, which Winston Tsang made up for by creating a poster in which the braces worn by the character played by Michael Duncan turn into prison bars in which he is imprisoned.
Anderson City Palette this is the title of the review, which will debut on September 12, shortly before the release in theaters of Asteroid City, the new film by Wes Anderson, packed with Hollywood stars and eagerly awaited by fans. The posters on display – featuring a custom layout that pays homage to the Texas filmmaker’s famous color choice, capable of exponentially amplifying the emotions conveyed by the characters in his films – are inspired by the films that helped define the unmistakable style that still stands out today for Wes Anderson’s cinematography: “Aquatic” among others. life” with Steve Zissou and “Royal Tenenbaums”, whose posters were created respectively by Matthew Rabale and Max Dalton. His animated films could not be missed, such as “Isle of Dogs”, from which Raphael Kelly was inspired to create a poster that resembles the shapes and colors of the flag of Japan, the country in which the story takes place.
Finally, Soggettiva commissioned three works for the occasion: two remakes of the Grand Budapest Hotel by Adam Yuresco (in collaboration with Milano Printmakers) and Veronica Chessa (in the form of a delicate ball) and an alternative version. magazine The French Dispatch, signed by the Venetian illustrator Giacomo Bettiol.
In the end, Happy birthday dude. 25th Anniversary of The Big Lebowski is a tribute that Soggettiva will keep from September 26 to the film that, starring Jeff Bridges, helped establish the Coen brothers as one of the most exciting and respected directors of modern cinema: posters by Dave O’Flanagan and Malone offer an alternative perspective. point of view on this unusual cult. Casey Callender’s reinterpretation is particularly original, blending the iconic imagery of the Coen film and Steven Spielberg’s The Extra-Terrestrial.
Since 2012, Alberto Bozzoli and Raul Simoni have taken pleasure in creating innovative realities in Milan, seeking to shape and share their passions. Cinema, art and hospitality are the worlds around which the energies of both revolve. The first step was RossoSegnale, a small cocoon boutique hotel with an art gallery, one of the first examples of Milan’s innovative and creative hospitality open to the world: conceived as a home of friends, immersed in beautiful things, vintage design. , works of art and a calendar of appointments are like glue for a sincere welcome. Then came Il Cinemino, a bar/bistro with a quality cinema, a crossroads for lovers of the seventh art, a place in the heart of the area with an international atmosphere. The love for decor and art is of course always present, such as the interior wallpaper designs taken from the most iconic floors in film history. These projects continue today independently and Alberto and Raul are dedicated to this new adventure. , The Soggettiva Gallery, which is a synthesis of these paths. (ais)