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Warhol and Banksy on display until june 6 at WeGil in Rome

Kate Moss by Banksy face-to-face with Marilyn Monroe. Then, Queen Elizabeth, portrayed by Warhol with the royal diadem, side by side with her depiction as a monkey. Add to this a gallery of Mao, Lenin, and Kennedy by one, and Queen Victoria by the other. In other words, the world of Andy Warhol—the most photographed artist in the world, famous and omnipresent—contrasted with the anonymous Banksy, who has turned his art into a global media phenomenon. The two artists meet face-to-face in the exhibition “Warhol Banksy”, on display at WeGil in Rome from December 20 to June 6, 2025, which directly compares their creative journeys. This unique exhibition takes inspiration from a 2007 show curated by Banksy himself, where the enigmatic artist juxtaposed his works with those of the father of pop art. Sponsored by the Lazio Region in collaboration with LazioCrea and produced by MetaMorfosi Eventi and Emergence Festival, the exhibition documents the innovative and revolutionary paths of both artists. It features over 100 works sourced from renowned private collections worldwide and major art galleries. Behind the event lies an extensive research effort as well as significant logistical challenges. For instance, the walls brought over from London—featuring Banksy’s creations—alone weigh 800 kilograms. The exhibition reflects the contemporary approach to art, which is no longer confined to object-based pieces like traditional paintings, but has evolved into art as an event. This Dada-inspired approach creates disorientation and provocation. Warhol did this in the 1980s, primarily in the context of consumerism, while Banksy does it today with explicit references like his “Mona Lisa Smile” at the Louvre. 4o

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