L’uovo di Partenope by Allegra Hicks
Ipogeo dei Cristallini - Via dei Cristallini, 133
11.00 AM - 5.00 PM
Allegra Hicks, renowned for her works that blend art and craftsmanship, this year she will present a project inspired by Neapolitan legends. Her work will revolve around the myth of the siren Parthenope and the egg she laid before dying, which is said to be hidden in the foundations of Castel dell’Ovo. The piece will be on display at the Ipogeo dei Cristallini, an evocative venue and testament to Hellenistic painting and sculpture right in the heart of the Sanità-Vergini district. In a symbolism echoing the myth of the siren, Hicks’ work, much like the egg featured in the legend, will be placed in an underground location, prompting reflection on the fragility of beauty and its preservation.