Michelangelo Pistoletto on Nature's Intelligence in Milan Public Art Show
In a discussion with Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, Michelangelo Pistoletto contemplated the inception of human intelligence, tracing it back to the earliest form of art—a handprint on a cave wall. This conversation was part of the public art exhibition 'L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle,' which took place in Milan's Parco CityLife near via Stratos from May 27 to June 30, 2021. This exhibition celebrated Dante's legacy, commemorating 700 years since the poet's passing, and provided a multidisciplinary exploration of the Divine Comedy. Featured alongside Pistoletto were works by artists such as Roberto Cacciapaglia, Giovanni Gastel, and others. Additionally, projects by under-35 artists Lucia Cristiani and Matteo Vettorello, chosen by Kooness.com and ARTE Generali, were included.
Key facts
- Michelangelo Pistoletto spoke with Massimiliano Finazzer Flory for the exhibition 'L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle'.
- The public art exhibition was held in Milan's Parco CityLife near via Stratos.
- The exhibition ran from May 27 to June 30, 2021.
- It was part of the Dante celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the poet's death.
- The show featured a multidisciplinary path through the Divine Comedy.
- Artists included Pistoletto, Cacciapaglia, Gastel, Lucenti, Padovani, Ronchi, Rotelli, Tuttofuoco, and Vitali.
- Two under-35 artists, Lucia Cristiani and Matteo Vettorello, were selected by Kooness.com with ARTE Generali.
- Pistoletto stated that humans became intelligent when they made the first art—a handprint on a cave wall.
Entities
Artists
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Massimiliano Finazzer Flory
- Roberto Cacciapaglia
- Giovanni Gastel
- Michela Lucenti
- Alice Padovani
- Alice Ronchi
- Marco Nereo Rotelli
- Patrick Tuttofuoco
- Velasco Vitali
- Lucia Cristiani
- Matteo Vettorello
Institutions
- Kooness.com
- ARTE Generali
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Parco CityLife
- via Stratos