Tuttomondo (Keith Haring)
Sightseeing attraction | Pisa | Tuscany | Italy
"Tuttomondo" is a large-scale mural created by American artist Keith Haring in Pisa in 1989. It is considered one of Haring's last public works before his death in 1990 and is one of the few permanent murals by the artist.
The creation of the mural stems from a chance encounter between Haring and Italian student Piergiorgio Castellani in the East Village of Manhattan in 1988. Castellani invited Haring to create a significant artwork in Pisa. In June 1989, Haring traveled to Pisa and realized the 180 square meter mural on the exterior wall of the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. The work took a week to complete and attracted numerous onlookers daily.
The mural depicts 30 intertwined figures in Haring's characteristic style. Each figure symbolizes an aspect of peace and harmony:
- The "human" scissors represent the solidarity of people in the fight against evil, depicted by a serpent.
- A woman holding a child represents motherhood.
- Two men carrying a dolphin symbolize the relationship between humans and nature.
In 2012, the city of Pisa restored the mural to preserve its colors and integrity.
Today, "Tuttomondo" is a significant cultural landmark in Pisa and attracts art lovers from around the world. It stands as a lasting symbol of Haring's commitment to peace, harmony, and social issues.
