Andrea Chiesi's 'Oltre la soglia' Opens at Palazzo Santo Stefano in Padua

The exhibition 'Oltre la soglia' (Beyond the Threshold) by Modenese painter Andrea Chiesi will be on view at Palazzo Santo Stefano in Padua from September 5 to October 11, 2026. Curated by Marina Sonzini, the show explores the concept of the threshold as a visual and conceptual device, marking a passage between the visible and invisible, the real world and its pictorial transfiguration. Chiesi, recognized as one of the most rigorous painters of his generation, presents works centered on ruins, nature, and light. The exhibition is hosted in the noble floor rooms of Palazzo Santo Stefano, the institutional seat of the Province of Padua, located at Piazza Antenore 3. The venue opened its doors to contemporary art in April 2024, initiating a cycle of free, high-cultural-profile exhibitions. The vernissage is scheduled for September 5 at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:30 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM, with free admission. This exhibition continues the tradition of making contemporary art accessible within historic institutional settings.