Together with their teachers, students discover the creative process of a major artist. Each year, they reinterpret in their own way the work of a painter who marked their time. An exhibition is then organized to showcase their creations, which always draw great interest for their remarkable quality. During the event, a charity sale is held, with part of the proceeds donated to local school cooperatives.
This year, the spotlight is on French-American painter and visual artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002).
A self-taught and pioneering artist of the 20th century, Niki de Saint Phalle created bold, deeply engaged works blending art, feminism, and freedom. Famous for her explosive 1960s “Tirs” performances denouncing violence and patriarchy, she later gave life to the iconic “Nanas,” colorful sculptures celebrating joy and feminine power. A member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement, she collaborated with Jean Tinguely on the Stravinsky Fountain and created the Tarot Garden in Tuscany — a dreamlike, symbolic universe.
