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DIVINA SIMULACRA

Masterpieces of Classical Sculpture from the Uffizi Galleries

Ninfa seduta, II secolo d.C., Galleria degli Uffizi, Divina Simulacra, Deferrari Modesti, Exhibition Design
Seated Nymph, 2nd century A.D., Uffizi Gallery, Florence

The curatorial concept of the exhibition aims to highlight part of the Uffizi Galleries’ extensive collection of ancient sculpture by reuniting several sculptural groups and making some of the museum’s most important works more accessible to the public, including sculptures displayed in the Tribuna.

The exhibition design responds to the characteristics of the recently restored Vasari rooms, establishing a dialogue between the works and the surrounding space. It also takes into account visitor flows, routes, viewing angles and safety requirements, creating a spatial solution specific to each setting.

A flexible system was therefore developed, combining floor-standing plinths, rectangular or circular platforms and scenic backdrops. Each element is designed according to shared criteria, adapted to the spatial characteristics of the rooms and the dimensions of the works.

Together, these compositional and material elements form a coherent design language that sits within the historic setting and can be combined in different ways according to the needs of each room.

Client:
Uffizi Galleries

Director:
Eike D. Schmidt

Curated by:
Fabrizio Paolucci

Exhibition Design:
Lian Pellicanò
DEFERRARI+MODESTI
Javier Deferrari | Lavinia Modesti

Collaborators:
Oliviero Martini
Gianni Bertozzi
Fabio Facchini

Exhibition Production:
Opera Laboratori | Roberto Popovic

Year: 2022/2023
Area: 200 square metres
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Courtesy of the Ministry of Culture
Uffizi Galleries

Sarcofago con ratto di Persefone, 170-180 d.C. - Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi, Divina Simulacra, Deferrari Modesti, Exhibition Design
Sarcophagus Depicting the Abduction of Persephone, 170–180 AD – Florence, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Testa virile su erma moderna, cd. Sofocle, Prima metà del II secolo d.C., Galleria degli Uffizi, Divina Simulacra, Deferrari Modesti, Exhibition Design
Male Head on a Modern Herma, known as "Sophocles," First half of the 2nd century AD, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Venere dei Medici, Fine II a.C. - inizi del I secolo a.C., Galleria degli Uffizi, Divina Simulacra, Deferrari Modesti, Exhibition Design
Venus of the Medici, late 2nd century B.C. – early 1st century B.C., Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Statua di Venere, cd. Venere Celeste, Galleria degli Uffizi, Divina Simulacra, Deferrari Modesti, Exhibition Design
Statue of Venus, known as the "Celestial Venus," Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Divina Simulacra agli Uffizi, planimetria dell’allestimento espositivo
Divina Simulacra agli Uffizi, sezione AA dell’allestimento espositivo
Divina Simulacra agli Uffizi, sezione BB dell’allestimento espositivo

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