The Play Inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi: Becoming Artemisia Gentileschi | 10 of 14

A new play called has been inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi's life story. Co-writer/director Billy Barrett and performer/co-writer Ellice Stevens of 'It's True, It's True, It's True' chat with curator Letizia Treves about how the artist has inspired their new play, and how relevant her story is today.

Watch the next episode, about retouching the painting:    • Retouching a 17th century painting | ...  

Painting mentioned:
Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Judith Beheading Holofernes' at the Uffizi: https://bit.ly/2ymtgcd

Blending myth, history and contemporary commentary, Breach Theatre Company's new play, 'It's True, It's True, It's True', restages the 1612 trial of Agostino Tassi for the rape of painter Artemisia Gentileschi. It was staged 16 October - 10 November 2018 at the New Diorama Theatre: https://bit.ly/2ylNEtW

Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria' is currently undergoing restoration treatment. This was made possible with Art Fund support.

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