Artist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' Series
Marissa Liu — April 8, 2010 — Art & Design
References: highsnobiety
Artist Franceso de Molfetta recently opened a new exhibit entitled 'New Idols'. The sculptural New Idols series features well known figures from pop culture in unusual poses.
Inspired by 80s icons, but not limited to that decade, de Molfetta takes aim at beloved figures such as Batman, King Kong, Barbie, ET and JFK. The 'New Idols' series is a solo show currently on display at Milan's Don Gallery. If you can't make it to Italy, click through the gallery to see de Molfetta's 'New Idols'.
Inspired by 80s icons, but not limited to that decade, de Molfetta takes aim at beloved figures such as Batman, King Kong, Barbie, ET and JFK. The 'New Idols' series is a solo show currently on display at Milan's Don Gallery. If you can't make it to Italy, click through the gallery to see de Molfetta's 'New Idols'.
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