The Last Call

"The Last Call" by Gaetano Di Dio is a contemporary reinterpretation of Michelangelo's masterpiece, transforming its classical structure into a critical reflection of modern society. The artwork explores the chaos of our time: from wars and conflicts at the bottom, to corrupt politics depicted as serpentine struggles, the superficiality of modern sports, and the moral decadence of the upper echelons.

At the center, a robot replaces Christ, symbolizing technology as the new deity of the modern age. The artist includes himself through an autobiographical touch: his own skin, held by a motorcyclist from the "Vita Veloce Team," representing the frenzy of contemporary life—a relentless race without a clear destination, yet with individual paths contributing to a collective masterpiece.

The work serves as a striking reflection on chaos, technological dominance, and the human condition in the 21st century.