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The feast of Pulcinella or "The Divine Prankster"
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
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Feb 15, 20251 min read


Sara Summa and Robin Summa - their movie Arthur & Diana
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.
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Jan 24, 20251 min read


Interview with Robin Summa - Part II
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
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Dec 5, 20221 min read


Robin Summa and his book "La maschera è libertà" - in memory of his father
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
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Jan 22, 20221 min read
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