Michelangelo Pistoletto on Art's Social Responsibility in Artribune Podcast

In an Artribune podcast, Michelangelo Pistoletto (born June 25, 1933, in Biella) delivers a monologue tracing his career from early portraits and self-portraits on canvas to his pivotal use of reflective surfaces. A key figure in Arte Povera, he revolutionized spatial concepts by applying silkscreen images onto mirror surfaces, merging painting and sculpture and making the observer an active participant. The mirror became central to his exploration of infinite relational possibilities. Pistoletto asserts that an artist's individual mark carries total responsibility, which must become a driver for global change. This philosophy led to projects like Cittadellarte and Terzo Paradiso, where art and society interact. He leads participatory actions to promote social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Concluding, he urges a universal restructuring to balance science and technology with nature. The podcast is part of Artribune's series of telephone monologues.