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Michelangelo Pistoletto Named Artist of the Year with Global Exhibition Tour for 90th Birthday

exhibition · 2026-04-27

To honor Michelangelo Pistoletto's 90th birthday, Galleria Continua has initiated a series of exhibitions beginning on May 27 in San Gimignano and Cuba, with Les Moulins following on June 3. On June 23, exhibitions commenced in both Rome and Paris, with the Rome exhibit titled "Color and Light, the latest works" scheduled to continue until September 2. Future exhibitions are planned for São Paulo on October 28, Beijing on November 15, and Dubai on November 18. The San Gimignano exhibition showcases mirror paintings ranging from "Sacerdote" (1957) to "Qr Code Possession" (2022), while "Amar las diferencias" in Havana will be available until August 27. Additionally, Magazzino Italian Art in Cold Spring, New York, presents "Welcome to New York!" along with a permanent Third Paradise installation.

Key facts

  • Michelangelo Pistoletto turns 90 in 2023.
  • Galleria Continua organizes exhibitions across all eight global venues.
  • Tour started May 27 in San Gimignano and Cuba.
  • Rome exhibition 'Color and Light, the latest works' opens June 23 at The St. Regis Rome.
  • Color and Light cycle began in 2014, building on Black and Light from 2007.
  • Upcoming shows: São Paulo Oct 28, Beijing Nov 15, Dubai Nov 18.
  • Magazzino Italian Art in New York presents 'Welcome to New York!' and permanent Third Paradise installation.
  • Third Paradise installation uses 46 stones from Robert Olnick Pavilion construction.

Entities

Artists

  • Michelangelo Pistoletto
  • Yoan Capote

Institutions

  • Galleria Continua
  • Magazzino Italian Art
  • The St. Regis Rome
  • Robert Olnick Pavilion
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Biella
  • Italy
  • San Gimignano
  • Cuba
  • Les Moulins
  • Paris
  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Beijing
  • China
  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Rome
  • Havana
  • Cold Spring
  • New York
  • United States
  • Geneva
  • Switzerland

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