In questo articolo Giovanna Di Pietro ci presenta lo studio di Robin Summa, situato nel centro storico di Napoli. Figlio di Pierangelo Summa, figura emblematica del teatro italiano, Robin perpetua l’arte della realizzazione delle maschere della commedia dell’arte. Il giornalista racconta poi come, nell'arte della famiglia Summa, la creazione di maschere in pelle sia un vero e proprio strumento di emancipazione, che coniuga tradizione, impegno politico ed espressione personale

L'articolo da informazione.it ripercorre la carriera di Robin Summa, artista, mascheraio, insegnante e figlio franco-italiano del maestro Pierangelo Summa. Dopo aver abbandonato la filosofia, si stabilì a Napoli per far rivivere la commedia dell'arte, in particolare la figura di Pulcinella, attraverso la creazione artigianale di maschere. Fondò il laboratorio “La Maschera è Libertà” e perpetuò l’eredità del padre. Il suo lavoro attirò l'attenzione del fotografo Antonio Florio

The article presents “Il Divino Burlone”(The Divine Prankster), a festival held in Naples from February 18 to 20, 2022 at the Domus Ars, entirely dedicated to Pulcinella, a traditional figure of Neapolitan culture. Organized by Carlo Faiello and supported by the Pro Pulcinella Committee, this festival aims to promote Pulcinella's candidacy for the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage status. This initiative combines theater, music, exhibitions, and visual art, with the participat

In this interview on ARD1, Robin Summa and his sister Sara Summa are invited to talk about their movie Arthur & Diana, discussing the direction, the production, and their acting. They also discuss the memory and legacy of their father Pierangelo Summa which inspired the film. Finally, the interviewer discusses Robin's main profession, which is creating commedia dell'arte masks in his atelier in Naples.

Published on the official Cours Florent website, this article from November 15, 2021 looks back at the meeting between the school's students and Robin Summa, a renowned mask maker, artist and teacher. The article presents Robin and the legacy of his father, Pierangelo Summa, his expertise on commedia dell'arte masks, and the artistic exchange he had with the students.

On Monday, June 3, 2023, Robin Summa had the honor of being the subject of a report on M6 France's 12:45 News. During this report, Robin introduces reporter Louise Malnay to her work as an artisan mask maker, her commedia dell'arte mask shop, and her work as a theater workshop leader through a performance on the rooftops of Naples with actors.

In this article, published by Collège du Mont Notre-Dame, the author recounts the visit of Robin Summa, a French-Italian artist internationally renowned for his expertise in masked performance and Commedia dell'Arte. In November 2023, he visited the Collège to share his craft and experience.

Cet article publié le 21 sep 2023 sur OndawebTV, présente l’exposition ”La maschera dall’Atellana alla Commedia dell’Arte”,qui se déroulera le 24 septembre en hommage à Pierangelo Summa, le père de Robin Summa. Le journaliste présente notamment ce qui est prévu lors de cette exposition comme la démonstration de masques en cuir, le vernissage ou encore le débat prévu. Enfin le journaliste revient sur Pierangelo Summa et son héritage sur le monde des masques de la commedia dell

Elpidio Lorio, director of the PulcinelloManto National School Theatre Festival, announces from the Senate of the Italian Republic that the 21st edition of the festival will be dedicated to the memory of Pierangelo Summa.

This article, published by the media Il Tirreno on March 10, 2023, presents the exhibition I luoghi dell'anima, curated by Pasqualino Casaburi, which took place in Grosseto on March 10, 2023. Among the highlights of this exhibition is a flagship event: “We and our masks. The theater that reveals our fragilities”, a collaboration between Katrina Munthe, psychologist and researcher in human sciences, and Robin Summa, internationally renowned artist and specialist in commedia de

In this article, published on February 16, 2023, on the Zetaluiss website, journalist Giorgia Verna explores the connection between carnival and commedia dell’arte through the reflections of artist Robin Summa. She begins by retracing the history of commedia dell’arte, which originated in 16th-century Italy in the context of traditional carnivals. She then focuses on the iconic masks of this theatrical tradition, such as Pulcinella, Arlecchino, Il Dottore, Colombina, and Brig

nterview posted on January 4th 2023 by Giorgia Verna for Il Mattino, Robin Summa is asked about his career and accomplishments. He discusses his film appearance in his sister's movie Arthur & Diana. He explains the continuity between his two books, which focus on the figure of the mask in theater. The first focuses on the historical dimension of the commedia dell'arte, while the second offers a more philosophical, psychological, and social reflection on the notion of the mask

This interview article, posted on December 5 2022 by Stefanio Chiesa, for Giornale Letterario, follows the one from January 22 2022, and this time focuses on the sequel of the book published by Robin Summa "La maschera è Liertà," in homage to his father's texts, which addresses a more poetic, deep, philosophical, and social analysis behind the wearing of a mask compared to his predecessor. Robin reflects on his experience in film and theater, both as a mask maker and an actor

The article tells how Robin Summa, son of Pierangelo Summa, a famous mask maker and theatre man, took over his father's legacy after his death. Based in Naples, Robin Summa published the book "La maschera è libertà" in 2019, based on research, manuscripts, and mask models left by his father Pierangelo. The text traces Pierangelo's biography, his interest in popular theatre, and then his life in France, where he founded a mask workshop inspired by the Commedia dell'Arte. The b

This article, posted on August 20, 2020 by Napoly Today, promotes the opening of the "La maschera è Libertà" store, a commedia dell'arte mask shop in the historic center of Naples that contains a generational story. Napoly Today looks back at the story of Robin Summa - the owner of "La maschera è Libertà" - who is taking back to life the business of his father Pierangelo Summa. Napoly today also discusses the unique nature of this shop, the characters and the universe of the

In this interview from May 1, 2020 on Radio News 24, Robin Summa presents the arts he practices (mask creation and writing), he also presents his history, his origins, the masks of the commedia dell'arte in general as well as his shop/business.

Article published January 19 2020 by "la Republica Napoli", Paolo Papoli presents the exhibition "Pulecenella e noi: maschere rinescenti" ( Pulcinella and us: .resurgent masks ) in Naples. In this exhibition on the character of Pulcinella, visitors are invited to try on the masks and observe themselves in a mirror. Robin Summa testifies about the character and masks in general and states that "The mask does not hide but reveals...", He briefly talks about his father Pierangel

Robin Summa introduces the character of Pulcinella, a very important mask for the commedia dell'arte and more specifically for Naples, which was inscribed on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. Robin also discusses his father Pierangelo Summa, an amazing puppeteer, craftsman and also scene director, publication of the book La Maschera è libertà. Storia di un’insurrezione teatrale. in his honor, and the influence and importance of the masks of l

article published on January 12, 2021 by Stefano De Crescenzo on omniadigitale.it dedicated to La Maschera è Libertà, Robin Summa opens the doors to his artistic universe. He presents the arts he practices: the creation of commedia dell'arte masks, a skill inherited from his father, and the writing accompaning his work as an actor and teacher. Robin also traces his personal history, from his origins to his move to Naples. The article also returns to the emblematic masks of th

Robin Summa and Angela Severino, talks about how theater has been a big part of their lifes, thanks to his father, a craftsman of Commedia dell’Arte’s masks. After his father’s death in 2015, Robin decided to honor his memory and continue the family tradition. After leaving teaching in Paris, he moved to Naples in 2017, bringing with him sixty casts of masks and starting to create new ones in leather. Naples was a revelation for its artistic energy. The Commedia dell’Arte, ac