Dionysius is here
Massimo Sirelli brings the myth of Dionysus into contemporary society
Art Exhibit
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From 31 July to 30 September 2025, the evocative spaces of Casino Macrì, inside the Museum and Archaeological Park of Locri Epizefiri, will host “Dionysus is here”, a solo exhibition by artist Massimo Sirelli, curated by art historian Stefania Fiato.
The exhibition offers a contemporary and provocative interpretation of the Dionysian archetype through site-specific works designed to interact with the archaeological context of Locri. Sirelli blends the language of urban art with contemporary visual culture, drawing references from American New Dada, Nouveau Réalisme, social media and pop culture.
Five exhibition spaces, five reflections that question the very image of the god: Dionysus is no longer just the god of wine and ecstasy, but a living metaphor for the fluidity, change and complexity of contemporary societies. Saturated images, everyday objects and symbols of modernity become tools of an iconic, ironic and incisive narrative, in which each viewer is called upon to recognise themselves, traverse the myth and reflect on the present.
The exhibition is part of the second edition of the “MitiCu!” Festival, dedicated to Greek myth and culture, which will take place from 4 to 7 September 2025.
