“Enigma Tiziano” by Chiara Montani – Garzanti Editore, a historical novel set during World War II that, through the compelling story of Aida, eviscerates with deep passion and mastery the genius of the great master Tiziano Vecellio, known simply as Titian.

“Aida is a restorer, and her mission becomes to unearth the painting she senses is hidden beneath the anonymous surface. What she discovers is beyond expectation: never would she have imagined that she was standing before an authentic Tiziano.”

On Thursday, April 11, writer Chiara Montani will be present at the gallery to talk in person about her book, which addresses numerous issues, including the danger to which not only people but also works of art have been subjected. It was possible to organize this event thanks to Enrica Perilio, curator of museum services, who will present and conduct the meeting. Special guest of the evening will be art critic and historian Giovanna Rotondi Terminiello, whose presence will be crucial as she witnessed the brutality of that historical period and, as an art lover, will tell us in person her story, akin to that of the novel’s protagonist.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. to talk about the book “Enigma Tiziano” by Chiara Montani and the testimonies of critic and historian Giovanna Rotondi Terminiello.

Chiara Montani

Chiara Montani, an architect by training, has worked in the fields of design, graphics and art, exploring various techniques and materials, and participating in exhibitions in Italy and abroad. A specialist in art therapy, she has been leading workshops on the therapeutic potential of the creative process for years.

Giovanna Rotondi Terminiello

An art historian, she has been involved in the protection, conservation, restoration and enhancement of works of art as an employee of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism in which she worked in Genoa, holding the position of superintendent for the artistic and historical heritage of Liguria from 1967 to 1997. In that capacity she directed restoration campaigns, organized exhibitions on Genoese artistic civilization in Liguria, Italy and abroad, founded and set up museums (such as the National Gallery of Liguria and the Diocesan Museums of Albenga and Chiavari), and edited catalogs of exhibitions and proceedings of scientific conferences she promoted.
Since 1996 she has been president of the jury of the national award “Ark of Art. Rotondi Award to the saviors of art” (legally recognized by the state in 2009). She is the author of numerous publications on medieval and modern art topics, including the scientific catalog of the art collections of the Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia. She currently collaborates with the UniAuser People’s University of Genoa.