Tuttomondo

__**Tuttomondo**__ By Keith Haring

This mural by Keith Haring covers 180 square meters and was created in 1989, on the south wall of the Church of St. Anthony in Pisa. The theme represented in the piece is world peace and harmony. This theme is represented by the links and divisions in the 30 figures depicted in the mural. The scissors formed by two bodies that cut the serpent represents Man defeating Evil. The woman with the baby in her arms suggests maternity, while the man holding up the dolphin represents the human relationship with nature. h This mural breaks from Haring's traditional use of very bright and vivid colors so that it is in harmony with the local buildings as well as its social and environmental settings. This mural is one of the few permanent outdoor works by Haring. The black outlines were created in one day with no preparatory sketches. He was assisted in coloring the mural by students and craftsmen from the Caparol Center. Acrylic tempera paints were the medium of this work; they were chosen because of their ability to keep bright color for a long period of time. This mural was created only months before his death from AIDS. It stands as a reminder of his vitality, constant pursuit of interaction with the public, and ceaseless creative energy.

To find this work from the Ponte Vecchio, walk west to the second bridge, Ponte alla Carraia. From here, take a right onto Via Dei Fossi. Walk straight until you see Santa Maria Novella on your left, keeping to the right of the church, and the S.M.N. train station will be visible on your left. Hop on the next train to Pisa. When exiting the Main station in Pisa walk forward (North) to the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele ll. The Mural is on the northwest corner of the Piazza on the wall of St. Antonio’s church facing north.

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Cecchi, Roberta. "The Mural of Keith Haring: Tuttomondo ." //Rete Civica Pisana//. 12/1/2009. Il Comune di Pisa, Web. 25 Dec 2009. .
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