Marco Brambilla
Marco Brambilla, “Civilization” (2008)
“In Civilization (Megaplex), Brambilla constructs a vertical video scroll depicting an endless ascent from hell to heaven. Populated by hundreds of characters and scenes sampled from Hollywood cinema, the work reimagines religious iconography through a pop-culture lens. This continuous loop invites reflection on the interplay between morality, aspiration, and the spectacle of modern media.” —Marco Brambilla
Sighting Citation:
“Marco Brambilla, “Civilization” (2008).” Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture. Elizabeth Coggeshall and Arielle Saiber, eds. June 9, 2025. https://www.dantetoday.org/sightings/marco-brambilla-civilization-2008/.
Posted June 9, 2025
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Marco Brambilla, “Creation” (2012)