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Giants of light | F-Light Florence

San Lorenzo between Sky and Sea Giants of light | F-Light Florence Docu-Show Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy (Dec. 2017 – Jan. 2018) Between December 2017 and January 2018, the F-Light – Florence Light Festival, promoted by the Municipality of Florence and organized by MUS.E under the artistic direction of Sergio Risaliti, illuminated the city with spectacular installations and projections in some of its most iconic locations, from the Ponte Vecchio to the Galileo Museum, from Piazza San Lorenzo to the Chamber of Commerce, and extending to Piazza Santissima Annunziata, the city’s towers, and gates. Hun in the Sun made a significant contribution to the festival with a unique project created in collaboration with the MBVision team and the students of the “Graphic Composition” course at ISIA Florence. A monumental video projection, over 50 meters long, transformed the walls of the historic Church of San Lorenzo into a visual theater that captivated visitors. The theme of the projection combined the imagery of the giants of the sky and the sea, telling the story of airships and whales, symbols of grandeur and mystery. The installation merged art, design, and storytelling, creating a visual dialogue between technology and nature, between the past and the future. This project represented a perfect synthesis of Hun in the Sun‘s innovative approach, capable of transforming historical locations into immersive and contemporary experiences, celebrating the allure of flight and the beauty of nature. Gallery

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Light Parade

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Carnival: History and Images Light Parade Video projection Cittadella del Carnevale, Viareggio, Italy (July 2017) In July 2017, the Light Parade in Viareggio transformed the historic hangars of the Cittadella del Carnevale into a vibrant stage of lights and images, telling the centuries-old history of the Viareggio Carnival. The path guided visitors through the most significant milestones of the event, from 1873, the year of the first carnival parade, to 1921, when the first official song “Carnevale a Viareggio,” known as “Su la coppa di Champagne” by Sadun and Maffei, was presented. Hun in the Sun played a key role in enriching this visual journey, bringing its expertise in artistic and visual projections. The images and lights, designed by Hun in the Sun, brought the history of the Carnival to life, intertwining it with that of the city of Viareggio and with national and international historical events, offering a unique and immersive vision of the tradition and evolution of this celebration. The fusion of art, costume, and history was enhanced by the visual installations, which elevated the magic of the Viareggio Carnival to a whole new level, immersing the audience in a journey of lights, colors, and sounds that celebrated the deep connection between the city and its historic event. Gallery

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Night Flight 4

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Biplanes and Airships: Visual Magic Night Flight 4 Docu-show Aeroporto CollinaBorgo San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy (July 2016) July 2016 saw a unique event at the Aviosuperficie Collina, in the heart of the Mugello region, where the Biplano Club Italia organized Biplano Day, an occasion to celebrate the history and allure of historic aviation. Among biplanes, airships, and evocative narratives, the day offered a show that intertwined art, history, and technology in a multisensory story. The centerpiece of the event was the contribution of Max Pinucci, founder of Hun in the Sun, who, together with Gregory Alegi, presented a journey through the history of aviation, inspired by the book Airships: Designed for Greatness. The narrative unfolded through a combination of historical, technical, and artistic images, projected onto the surfaces of the hangar using the innovative visual technologies of Animation Lights Project. Pinucci’s book, which explores the evolution and allure of airships, was at the heart of the exhibition, enriched with historical and technical images projected onto large surfaces. The visual performance was complemented by the dancers of Axe Ballet, directed by Elena Degl’Innocenti, who danced inspired by the movements of airships and biplanes, creating a fusion of art, history, and technology. Thanks to this creative vision and the contribution of all collaborators, Biplano Day became a memorable experience, highlighting the creative work of Hun in the Sun and its approach to visual storytelling, celebrating the grandeur and history of airships. Gallery

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Beasts of the Sky

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Flying between Art and History Beasts of the Sky | I giganti del cielo Conference and installationChiesa di San Jacopo in Campo CorboliniFirenze, Italy (May 2016) The exhibition “Beasts of the Sky | I Giganti del Cielo“, hosted from May 16 to 20, 2016, in the Church of San Jacopo in Campo Corbolini in Florence, celebrated the history and aesthetic evolution of airships through an innovative virtual exhibition. Conceived by the students of the Master’s program “Museum and the Public” at the LDM/Marist Institute, with the technical coordination of Max Pinucci and the collaboration of the Alinari Foundation, the event transformed the sacred space into a captivating visual experience through the projection of historical images onto the church walls. Hun in the Sun, under Pinucci’s direction, played a central role in the realization of the project, curating the design and narrative of the exhibition, structured into three thematic areas: “From Form to Flight”, exploring the historical and technological development of airships; “First First-Class”, dedicated to the luxury and panoramas offered by flying ships; “Two Faces of Destruction”, recounting their military use and decline. The event was not limited to the exhibition alone but also served as an opportunity to reflect on the cultural and technological impact of airships, thanks to the visionary contribution of Hun in the Sun. The involvement of Pinucci and his studio made it possible to merge design, historical storytelling, and technology into an exhibition that captured the audience’s imagination, celebrating airships as symbols of an era of boldness and innovation. Gallery

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AeroKunst

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Airships on Exhibit in Friedrichshafen AeroKunst Exhibition and ConferenceAero FriedrichshafenFriedrichshafen Messe, Germany (Apr. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) AEROkunst, an exhibition organized by the German magazine Fliegermagazin during the AERO fair in Friedrichshafen, served as an important platform for aviation art and culture. In the 2015 edition, the section dedicated to art and publishing featured a series of works by Max Pinucci, particularly the “Airships” collection—a series of large-format, limited-edition prints celebrating the most iconic airships in history. This exhibition also included the official presentation of the book Airships, designed and illustrated by Max Pinucci for Hun in the Sun. On April 13, 2015, Pinucci presented the book alongside Swiss expert Andreas Horn on the conference stage, offering an in-depth overview of the history and evolution of airships. The volume, which includes contributions from international experts such as Gregory Alegi and Basilio Di Martino (Italy), Sergei Bendin (Russia), Dan Grossman (USA), Alastair Reid (UK), and Carl-Oscar Lawaczeck (Sweden), has generated significant interest among enthusiasts and industry professionals. Hun in the Sun continued to participate in subsequent editions of the fair in 2016, 2017, and 2019, showcasing prints, posters, and the Airships book, solidifying its role as a reference point in aviation art and visual storytelling related to the history of airships. Each edition allowed Hun in the Sun to strengthen its presence and share its passion for the innovation and elegance of these extraordinary vehicles of the sky. Gallery

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