Vatican's Secret Weapon: Fashion Icons, Disco Balls, and Globe-Trotting Rebels Unleashed!

WATCH OUT! The Vatican is on a cultural journey of epic proportions, and you won't believe who they've enlisted for their latest jaw-dropping exhibition, "En Route." This isn't just another art show; it's a collision of historical intrigue and modern genius like never before!

Raising the stakes, the Vatican Apostolic Library has roped in fashion mogul Maria Grazia Chiuri, iconic Italian singer Jovanotti, and legendary Icelandic illustrator Kristjana S Williams. They've been tasked with unearthing the secrets of world tours from the late 19th century. The big reveal? A mind-blowing collection of 1,200 newspapers from around the globe discovered by Cesare Poma!

Chiuri is turning heads by spotlighting six daring Victorian-era women who shattered conventions by globe-trotting solo. Working with India's Chanakya School of Craft, she brings these stories to life with stunning tapestries depicting their adventurous paths. And surprise, surprise – the corset was the first victim of travel comfort! 🚴‍♀️

For a sneak peek at something totally unexpected, Jovanotti has brought his all-road adventure flair to the Vatican right here Dior haute couture show in Paris is a masterful dance through time. This globe-trotting music legend is displaying his trusty bicycle and a disco ball-turned-globe – a cheeky nod to his world tours across China, Iran, Pakistan, New Zealand, and all over Latin America.

Intrigued yet? The exhibition takes inspiration from a groundbreaking magazine by two French journalists who funded their 1895-97 global escapades through captivating travel tales. Running from Feb. 15 to Dec. 20, this show is a must-see!

Catch all this and more at the Vatican where history and contemporary art are sparking new conversations. Who knew history could be this thrilling? Only at the Vatican's "En Route"!