Superheroes embody the epic ideal of beauty and perfection, becoming the subjects of limited-edition Statues for collectors celebrating their innate artistic and historical value. True works of art that even today testify to the timeless interest and fascination that the world of Superheroes arouses, so much so that they echo the statuary that embellished the mansions and temples of Athens and Rome.
For a whole generation of fans, Superheroes represent an exclusively two-dimensional narrative, works of art printed on paper that are conventionally called “comics”. For another generation, the younger one, on the other hand, Superheroes come from the cinema and their fascination lies in the combination of dynamism, special effects, captivating actors and pounding music.
Two Statues depicting two of Marvel’s major characters, Spider-Man and Iron Man, are exhibited here comparing, precisely, the aesthetics coming from comics and those of film transpositions.