A curation by Flavio Scaloni, Gallery Manager at Galerie Lo Scalo - The monkey in art is a provocative mirror, serving as a satirical alter ego for humanity and a symbol of our primal instincts. Psychologically, the primate represents the "shadow self"—a caricature of our social behaviors, intelligence, and follies. Traditionally used in "singerie" to mock human vanity, the theme has evolved since 1950 into a tool for sharp social critique. Francis Bacon’s "Study of a Baboon" (1953) uses the animal's scream to visualize existential agony, while Jeff Koons explored the intersection of kitsch and pop celebrity with his porcelain "Michael Jackson and Bubbles" (1988). More recently, Banksy’s stenciled "Laugh Now" (2002) transformed the monkey into a symbol of the oppressed underdog. In photography, the world-famous Jill Greenberg redefined the genre with her "Monkey Portraits" (2006), utilizing hyper-stylized lighting to capture human-like expressions of pensive melancholy and joy. This selection celebrates the monkey as a bridge between our biological roots and cultural artifice.