Betty Salluce's 'Fil Rouge' at Gaggenau Hub in Milan

From July 13 to December 4, 2026, the Gaggenau DesignElementi Hub in Milan hosts 'Fil Rouge', the second chapter of Betty Salluce's solo exhibition 'Punti di contatto – Restiamo in ascolto', curated by Sabino Maria Frassà and promoted by Cramum and Gaggenau. The show shifts the artist's focus from the experience of others to the relationship between body, landscape, and empathy. Central to the exhibition is the seventh 'Mano' (Hand), a new work in a cycle Salluce has developed since 2018. Unlike previous hands depicting unknown individuals, often migrants, this one portrays her partner's hand, transforming an intimate subject into a universal symbol of encounter. The red thread that gives the show its title traces the hand's lines and extends to the calanchi (badlands) of Basilicata, linking body and territory as interconnected geographies. Salluce's work is presented in dialogue with Gaggenau's Expressive and Minimalistic interfaces, exploring themes of proximity and dwelling. The exhibition emphasizes that empathy does not mean fully knowing another but acknowledging the limits of one's understanding while choosing to listen. The venue, located at Corso Magenta 2, provides an unconventional setting for contemporary art, fostering a reflection on the relationship between people, objects, and space.