1990

Artistic and environmental concept for 8th-generation Togni circus family of Italy.
One of the most influent projects on late XXth century world circus industry.

The big top design stands as the most widely copied in circus history.

Raffaele De Ritis served in two full years of researching and developing
the original concept, as associate artistic director to Togni brothers.

Il Florilegio is the most widely touring circus in history.
Created in Paris, Bois de Boulogne in 1990, the basic show with full big 1700-seats top and wagons  is been touring for 27 years in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa.
Visited cities including Dublin, Rome, Teheran, Casablanca, Amsterdam, Algiers, Quatar, Rio de Janeiro.
Show have been praised by Royals of Belgium, Monaco, Luxembourg and by two Popes.
It was choiced as movie set by Federico Fellini and Francis Ford Coppola.