"First Betty. Then Tempest. Then Dita, Dorothy Eden, Vicky, and a thousand others. All incredibly true. In their photographs they reach an ecstasy that almost clashes with the desire of imperfection that comes though in their live performances. But is that detail that makes them wonderfully seductive.
Behind each of these faces there is a story; faces that look like treasure maps. Secret and unknown. Mysterious and ambiguous, certainly fascinating and seductive. Never dangerous.
Cesare Cicardini the author of these pictures, tells us that perhaps we do not take the time to see and think and understand. And here is his contribution to lightness, but also to life: seduction recipes without collateral damage [...]
At last, the very digestible, gastronomic declination, with a sensuality that wins you over. [...]
If there is a way to keep skin next to photography, Cesare has interpreted it at its’ best. His physicality, also seen in other projects, threatens to become for our author, a distinctive and highly recognisable act.
Unlike strippers, who dance in striptease clubs to earn a living, to perform Burlesque dancers risk spending more than what they actually earn, for their performance on costumes, rehearsals and accessories.
What Cesare thus provides is a true archive of feelings. The photographs on display are the harmonious development of a thought: seduction resembles the staging and photography is the only language that can synthesise this."
The opening reception will take place in the historical Palazzo Fattinati at Spazio Altrove, Piazzetta Cambiaso 1 Genoa, where the walls of this very special and spectacular location will be set up for the evening with the photographs of Cicardini. The space on the ground floor houses the theatre where the live performance of the Burlesque artist Dolly Lamour will take place.
The exhibition will continue until 11th December 2010 at VisionQuesT gallery, Piazza Invrea 4r, Genova.
