Cristiano De Gaetano: A Posthumous Tribute at Museo Pino Pascali
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