Striscia La Notizia‘s Legacy Celebrated at “Return to the 90s” Exhibition
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An iconic Italian satirical news programme, Striscia La Notizia, is being honored at the “Return to the 90s” exhibition, showcasing its notable impact on Italian television and culture.
A Visit from Striscia: A Testament to Enduring Influence
A film crew from the renowned satirical news program Striscia La Notizia is scheduled to visit the “Return to the 90s” exhibition, currently hosted at the Medici Palazzo and the Grand Ducal Stables. This visit underscores the program’s lasting impact and cultural importance.
Unveiling the Museum of Striscia: A Permanent Tribute
The exhibition features artifacts from the Museum of Striscia
, the world’s only permanent exhibition dedicated to a television program. This unique museum, curated by Vittoria Ricci, daughter of Striscia’s creator Antonio Ricci, showcases the program’s 37-year history. Ricci, who describes herself as the “handyman” of the show, has meticulously recovered and enhanced materials from Mediaset’s archives, ensuring the preservation of Striscia’s legacy.
The Museum of Striscia was largely created with the objects that gave birth to the “Venti di Striscia” exhibition… but also thanks to an critically important recovery and enhancement work that Vittoria Ricci has completed through the rediscovery of materials kept in the Mediaset warehouses.
Iconic Memorabilia on Display
Visitors to the “Return to the 90s” exhibition can view iconic items that have become synonymous with Striscia La Notizia. These include the original Gabibbo costume, the coveted Golden Tapir award (uniquely awarded to the Gabibbo puppet), and various magazine covers featuring the satirical news program. These items offer a glimpse into the history of Striscia and its profound influence on Italian television.
Exhibition Details and Significance
The “Return to the 90s” exhibition, featuring Striscia La Notizia memorabilia, will run until july 27th. Davide monaco, general manager of the Terre Medicee Foundation, expressed his pride in hosting the exhibition, recognizing Striscia as a significant facts and cultural phenomenon. The program’s enduring popularity is evident in its consistently high viewership,averaging over 4 million viewers per episode in recent seasons,according to Auditel data.
The visit of Striscia is an unexpected gift for us and that makes us proud… Receiving their attention now, even with the presence of a troupe, makes us really happy and represents an important sounding board for the exhibition.
Davide Monaco, general manager of the Terre Medicee Foundation