This article describes Willem Dafoe's April 2025 poetry reading at Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera museum, where he performed Gabriele Tinti's poem "JUDAS" inspired by Rubens' Last Supper painting. The piece explores the parallels between Dafoe's past portrayal of Jesus in film and his current reading as Judas, highlighting how the performance transformed the viewing experience of the artwork. The article emphasizes the intimate, ritual-like quality of the reading and connects it to Tinti's broader work in ekphrastic poetry that gives voice to visual art.

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WILLEM DAFOE READS JUDAS BY GABRIELE TINTI

Willem Dafoe performs Gabriele Tinti's poetic work "JUDAS" at Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera, bringing new depth to Rubens' Last Supper painting through ekphrastic poetry.

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