“Et Milo Créa Bardot”: an ode to Saint‑Tropez, the meeting of two icons
Milo Manara (b. 1945), born in South Tyrol, is one of the most influential and recognisable European artists of recent decades. From the 1970s onward, he emerged as a key figure in European comics and visual culture. His rich oeuvre moves effortlessly between fantasy, eroticism, adventure, and poetry, distinguished by a refined line and a sensual, dreamlike visual language.
Manara achieved international acclaim through series such as Giuseppe Bergman and his iconic erotic narratives, in which elegance and freedom are central themes. His female figures are sensuous, autonomous, and imbued with a sense of reverie and have become enduring icons of fantasy and imagination, forming an essential part of his artistic identity.
A distinctive chapter in his recent work is the sculpture “Et Milo Créa Bardot”, created in 2023 for Saint‑Tropez. Inspired by Brigitte Bardot, the work represents a poetic encounter between two legends: the muse who shaped the myth of Saint‑Tropez and the artist who elevated sensuality to art. Not a realistic portrait, the sculpture offers an archetypal vision of lightness, Mediterranean freedom, and timeless grace. Here, Manara translates his iconic line into an elegant three‑dimensional form, marking a rare yet meaningful foray into sculptural practice.
