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Cristiano De Gaetano: A Posthumous Tribute at Museo Pino Pascali

exhibition · 2026-05-05

The Museo Pino Pascali in Polignano a Mare hosts an exhibition dedicated to the late artist Cristiano De Gaetano, curated by writer Marcello Fois. De Gaetano, who died young, is remembered as a seductive, empathetic figure with a raptor-like gaze. His work, spanning series like Ice Age and pieces referencing Friedrich's ship on ice, combines technical mastery with a casual, almost indifferent attitude toward his own talent. The exhibition highlights his ability to bridge classical and contemporary, as seen in a family portrait blending pop and impressionist styles. Fois argues De Gaetano's art has not aged, maintaining its stylistic, chromatic, and technical fiber. The show runs at the museum in Polignano a Mare.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Museo Pino Pascali, Polignano a Mare
  • Curated by writer Marcello Fois
  • Features works from series Ice Age and others
  • De Gaetano died young
  • His work includes a family portrait with pop and impressionist elements
  • Fois praises De Gaetano's timeless quality
  • De Gaetano used spatula and fingers for his Ice Age series
  • The exhibition is a posthumous tribute

Entities

Artists

  • Cristiano De Gaetano

Institutions

  • Museo Pino Pascali
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Polignano a Mare
  • Italy

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