Genius Loci

Collection title

Passepartout

ID

RAI00154

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

09/01/2003

Production year

2003

Abstract

Art reviewer Philippe Daverio talks about the artistic and mithological facts that inspired the french sculptress Niki De Saint Phalle in the making of “Giardino dei tarocchi” of Garavicchio’s mansion in Capalbio (nearby Grosseto). Shots of impressive scultures, covered in ceramic, mirror and glasses, representing the 22 cards of the major arcanes. Interiors of artist’s house with furniture made with the same technique.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Magazine

Personalities

• De Saint Phalle Niki

Primary theme

Tourism and cultural sites

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment / Geography and landscapes

Credits / Cast

• Daverio Philippe - Author of original work

Period of events

• 2003

Map locations

• Italy - Centre - Tuscany

Original language

Italian

Media running time

4m33