Michelangelo Pistoletto's Media Blitz: 89-Year-Old Artist Embraces Rockstar Fame for Third Paradise Mission
At 89 years old, Michelangelo Pistoletto, who hails from Biella and was born in 1933, is in the spotlight with a packed itinerary in Italy. Within just 48 hours in Rome, he launched the 'Infinity' exhibition at Chiostro del Bramante, presented a lectio magistralis at the Accademia di Belle Arti, participated in interviews on LA7 and Rai, conducted a sold-out discussion with Franco Bernabè, and engaged with a large press audience. His upcoming engagements include the Museo della Scienza in Milan on March 23, the Museo Egizio in Turin on March 30, and various lectures throughout October. Additionally, he will unveil 'La pace preventiva' at Palazzo Reale in Milan on March 23 and continues to advocate for his Third Paradise project, having written 'La formula della creazione' during the lockdown.
Key facts
- Michelangelo Pistoletto (born 1933, Biella) is 89 years old and turns 90 on June 25, 2023.
- He inaugurated 'Infinity' at Chiostro del Bramante in Rome.
- He gave a lectio magistralis at Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome.
- He appeared on LA7 with Giovanni Floris and on Rai with Serena Bortone.
- He held a sold-out conference with Franco Bernabè at Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
- His tour includes Milan (March 23), Turin (March 30), Padua (April 19), Salerno, Naples, Bologna, Palermo, Sardinia, and Gubbio (October).
- He opens 'La pace preventiva' at Palazzo Reale in Milan on March 23.
- He founded Cittadellarte in Biella in 1998.
- He holds an honorary degree in Political Science from the University of Turin.
- He has established 320 Third Paradise embassies worldwide.
- A flash mob of Third Paradise embassies will occur on March 21.
- He wrote the book 'La formula della creazione' (346 pages, 31 chapters) during lockdown.
- He performed a 1960s piece rolling a giant sphere of newspapers through Turin.
Entities
Artists
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
Institutions
- Chiostro del Bramante
- Accademia di Belle Arti
- LA7
- Rai
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Museo della Scienza di Milano
- Museo Egizio
- Palazzo Reale di Milano
- Cittadellarte
- University of Turin
Locations
- Rome
- Biella
- Milan
- Turin
- Padua
- Salerno
- Naples
- Bologna
- Palermo
- Sardinia
- Gubbio
- Italy