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Luca Monterastelli's First Solo Show at Lia Rumma, Milan

exhibition · 2026-05-05

Luca Monterastelli (Forlimpopoli, 1983) presents his first solo exhibition at Galleria Lia Rumma in Milan, occupying three floors with welded steel structures and plaster assemblages. The ground floor features large-scale steel sculptures that hover above the floor, encoding 'unstable forces,' while other elements climb the walls. The upper level showcases plaster conglomerates forming architectural shapes that detach from steel bases, engaging with the surrounding space. The exhibition marks a rare shift in Monterastelli's practice, known for his concrete works in group shows and fairs, as he reconsiders his artistic direction within the prestigious gallery that has hosted many masters.

Key facts

  • Luca Monterastelli's first solo show at Galleria Lia Rumma in Milan
  • Exhibition spans three floors of the gallery
  • Ground floor features welded steel structures encoding 'unstable forces'
  • Upper level presents plaster assemblages forming architectural shapes
  • Monterastelli is known for concrete works in group shows and fairs
  • The show represents a change of direction for the artist
  • Galleria Lia Rumma is described as a 'temple of light'
  • Curator Lorenzo Madaro wrote the text

Entities

Artists

  • Luca Monterastelli
  • Lorenzo Madaro

Institutions

  • Galleria Lia Rumma
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Forlimpopoli

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