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The paintings by Anh Duong interact with the creations of Dolce & Gabbana from the moment you enter.
Antique mirrors and chandeliers from Venetian glass makers play their sumptuous reflections with sparkling crystal lace.
The scene from the film The Leopard (1961) by Luchino Visconti inspired a magni- ficent corset dress, worn by Claudia Cardinale in the famous film alongside Alain Delon.
Devotion and religious imagery dance in a sumptuous opulence of Sicilian gold and black.
The tailoring workshop has been faithfully recreated and on Fridays the teams of tailors and embroiderers come to work there, revealing their virtuosity to the general public.
From the Renaissance to Giacomo Serpotta, an Italian sculptor typical of White Ba- roque and Rococo, the creations feature the most joyful hues up to the vaporous and angelic clarity that is Serpotta’s signature.
The Greek deities in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento and the mosaics recall the Byzantine basilicas in Italy and the exhibition ends inside a real Opera House with the representation of a lavish Sicilian feast.
A vibrant tribute to these purely Italian creators and their marvelous expression of the Dolce Vita, to be savored with delight to emerge with eyes full of stars and a furious desire for a trip to the Apulian sun.
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