Luca Vitone Sails from Elba to St. Helena in 'Pro Tempore' Voyage
On April 29, Luca Vitone, an Italian artist from Genoa born in 1964, will embark on a journey from Elba, where Napoleon Bonaparte was first exiled, to St. Helena, his last place of exile. This two-month trip will take him to places like the Balearic Islands, Algeciras, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. Named 'Pro Tempore,' which means temporary duties in Latin, the project explores themes of modern authority through Napoleon's influence and the sea, symbolizing both power and uncertainty. Funded by the 14th edition of the Italian Council, the expedition will result in a digital film for global cinema release. New artworks will debut at Sonnenstube and De Pietri Artphilein Foundation in November 2026, with the project joining Museo Madre's permanent collection in Naples by spring 2027, alongside screenings at Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst and MAC USP.
Key facts
- Luca Vitone sails from Elba to St. Helena on the Adriatica.
- Departure date: April 29.
- Journey duration: approximately two months.
- Four intermediate stops: Balearic Islands, Algeciras, Canary Islands, Cape Verde.
- Project title: 'Pro Tempore'.
- Funded by winning the 14th Italian Council.
- Digital film to be screened in institutional cinemas.
- New works debut at Sonnenstube and De Pietri Artphilein Foundation in Lugano, November 2026.
- Project enters Museo Madre permanent collection in spring 2027.
- Simultaneous screenings at Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst and MAC USP.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Vitone
- Napoleon Bonaparte
Institutions
- Italian Council
- Sonnenstube
- De Pietri Artphilein Foundation
- Museo Madre
- Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst
- MAC USP – Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo
- Galerie Rolando Anselmi
- Galerie Nagel Draxler
- Galerie Michel Rein
Locations
- Elba
- Italy
- St. Helena
- Balearic Islands
- Spain
- Algeciras
- Canary Islands
- Cape Verde
- Lugano
- Switzerland
- Naples
- São Paulo
- Brazil