Il tema dell’androgino ha una lunga storia nella cultura occidentale e arriva a Ferenzona tramite i Rosa+Croce e la Società Teosofica.
Religion and arts
Metamorphosis and Theosophy Around Raoul Dal Molin Ferenzona
The theme of the androgyne has a long history in Western culture and came to Ferenzona through the Rosicrucians and the Theosophical Society.
An Outsider Artist, the Bible, and the Aliens: Prophet Royal Robertson
The work of the Louisiana outsider painter owes much to his schizophrenia but is also uniquely related to popular millennialism and UFO lore.
The Esoteric Munch: An Exhibition in Milan
The most visited exhibition of 2024 in Italy offers an opportunity to revisit the Norwegian painter’s interests in Spiritualism, Theosophy, and the demonic.
From Sleeping Beauty to Theosophical Masters: The Mystery of Hermann Schmiechen
The Bavarian painter produced the most famous portraits of Masters Koot Hoomi and Morya—reportedly not through entirely natural means.
With Hands Guided by a Spirit: Ethel Le Rossignol’s Artistic Journey
The British artist claimed that she did not paint anything. A spirit called J.P.F. did, using her as a mere tool.
Between Swedenborg, Theosophy, and Lemuria: Malcolm de Chazal, Mauritian Painter and Writer
An exhibition in Paris on the artist and one in Réunion about esoteric writer Jules Hermann incite the rediscovery of the one-time-Surrealist genius from Mauritius.
The $6.2 Million Banana: On Art, Bitcoins, and Chinese Communist Capitalism
A Chinese billionaire who cooperates with the CCP bought for several millions a work of art consisting in a fresh banana fixed on a wall with duct tape—and said he will just eat it.
Raoul Dal Molin Ferenzona a Collesalvetti: “Un piccolo comune, una grande mostra”
Il pittore tardo-simbolista italiano può essere compreso solo riconoscendo i suoi legami con i Rosacroce la teosofia e una forma di esoterismo cristiano.
Raoul Dal Molin Ferenzona in Collesalvetti: “A Small Town, a Great Exhibition”
The Italian late symbolist painter can only be understood by acknowledging his connections to Rosicrucianism, Theosophy, and a Christian form of esotericism.