Maschere Summa: tradition, resistance, freedom

Article by Giovanna di Pietro for Informare magazine, 07/21/2023

Maschere Summa: a family heritage combining tradition, resistance and freedom

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In this article, Giovanna Di Pietro introduces us to Robin Summa’s workshop, located in the historic center of Naples. Son of Pierangelo Summa, an iconic figure in Italian theater, Robin carries on the art of crafting commedia dell’arte masks. The journalist goes on to explain how, in the Summa family’s artistic tradition, the creation of leather masks serves as a genuine tool of emancipation, combining tradition, political engagement, and personal expression. The article also addresses the issue of mass tourism, which impoverishes the city’s cultural spirit and leaves less and less space for craftsmanship..Maschere