Federico Solmi

World leaders have gathered in the luxury of a Roman-villa themed mansion for an extravagant gala to celebrate their enduring glory. Pompously dressed in silks and armors, the royal guests are welcomed with bottles of champagne and martinis cocktails as they file into a space adorned with antique sculptures and mosaics as well as the finest examples of the contemporary artworld. They swagger through the villa, as glamorous as the greatest pop-icons, decked out in riches toasting to the night, wetting the marble floors with spilled champagne. As the night progresses, every minute of spectacle is accurately planned and has been recorded by ever present cameras for more momentous archives of history. Once the orchestra starts to play, filling the bathhouse with music, the guests dance together, immersed in an ambiance of Bacchanalian pleasure. Leaders become children at play, they are now enjoying splashing water at each other and engaging in simulated war games. The night event is an escalation of celebratory spectacle. From a live orchestra, to circus performances, the high profile guests are immersed in a lavish party customized for their everlasting pleasure.

Upcoming → THE BACCHANALIAN ONES – ROWAN UNIVERSITY GALLERY, CURATED BY MARY SALVANTE, GLASSBORO, NEW JERSEY

- November 2, 2020 – January 9, 2021

THE BACCHANALIAN ONES, SOLO EXHIBITION - LUIS DE JESUS, LOS ANGELES

- April 24, 2021 - June 19, 2021.