Renato Leotta's 'Sole' Illuminates Turin's History at Castello di Rivoli

Renato Leotta's exhibition 'Sole' at Castello di Rivoli in Turin uses dimmed FIAT car headlights as spotlights to reframe the museum's collection and architecture, intertwining the histories of the House of Savoy and the Agnelli family. The show, on view until 27 September, highlights works by Piedmontese artists Michelangelo Pistoletto and Marisa Merz, along with pieces by Giulio Paolini and Richard Long, emphasizing regional identity. Leotta, a Turin-born artist now based in Sicily, addresses themes of industrial decline and cultural preservation through subtle scenography, with lighting designed to adapt to natural changes in each room. The installation references Arte Povera and local confectionery brand Galup, while alluding to FIAT's relocation to the US and the impact of heavy industry on Turin's economy.