An archaeological collection of great scientific prestige like the Barracco can, for example, become a source of inspiration for an artist who uses images rich in colour to communicate her truth, infused with enthusiasm, joy and vitality.
In this way Annamarla Russo has "reread" the Barracco collection and brings it to public attention in modem terms, putting the classical beauty of the artwork side by side with extracts and designs from contemporary art in Its incisiveness and expressive immediacy.