Arte al Centro 25th Edition at Cittadellarte: Pistoletto's Utopian Vision
Currently underway at Fondazione Pistoletto in Biella is the 25th edition of Arte al Centro, which focuses on themes of sustainability and social responsibility. In 1991, Michelangelo Pistoletto, who was born in Biella in 1933, acquired the old Trombetta wool mill to establish Cittadellarte, reflecting his vision of the 'Third Paradise.' The museum on the upper levels displays his notable works, including the mirror paintings and the 1967 piece 'Venus of the Rags.' Meanwhile, the lower levels accommodate a fashion and art school, a primary school, and various workshops. Featured exhibitions include Tiziano Guardini's 'Fashion to reconnect,' 'Circulart 3.0' by Fashion B.E.S.T. and UNIDEE, and Matteo Nasini's 'The Golden Age + Splendore Neolitico,' highlighting innovative art and sustainability.
Key facts
- 25th edition of Arte al Centro at Fondazione Pistoletto in Biella
- Michelangelo Pistoletto bought the former Trombetta wool mill in 1991 to create Cittadellarte
- Cittadellarte embodies the 'Third Paradise' concept
- Upper floors house Pistoletto's personal museum with mirror paintings and 'Venus of the Rags' (1967)
- 'Venus of the Rags' was recently damaged in a fire in Naples
- Lower floors host a fashion and art school, a primary school, and creative workshops
- Exhibition 'Fashion to reconnect' curated by Tiziano Guardini
- Exhibition 'Circulart 3.0' curated by Fashion B.E.S.T. and UNIDEE Residency Programs
- Artists in 'Circulart 3.0': Augusta Bottoni, Huge Sillytoe, Lucia Chain, Rebecca Sforzani
- Exhibition 'The Golden Age + Splendore Neolitico' by Matteo Nasini includes a hand-woven tapestry and 3D-printed ceramic instruments
Entities
Artists
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Tiziano Guardini
- Augusta Bottoni
- Huge Sillytoe
- Lucia Chain
- Rebecca Sforzani
- Matteo Nasini
- Stefano Bruzzese
Institutions
- Fondazione Pistoletto
- Cittadellarte
- Fashion B.E.S.T.
- UNIDEE Residency Programs
- Artribune
Locations
- Biella
- Italy
- Naples