Simone Stuto's Sensual Reinterpretation of Art History at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary
In Turin, a fresh exhibition by Simone Stuto, who hails from Caltanissetta and was born in 1991, is being showcased at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. The exhibit is inspired by Henri Matisse’s famous quote about painting not the objects themselves but the differences between them. Stuto’s work pays homage to historical art while weaving in elements from the Late Gothic, Renaissance, and Symbolism, as well as modern artists like Francis Bacon and Günter Brus. His pieces feature flowing human figures that transform into abstract arabesques, exploring themes of pleasure. The color schemes echo the styles of El Greco and Pontormo, making the exhibition both calming and a refined nod to art history, inviting viewers to notice subtle differences.
Key facts
- Simone Stuto was born in Caltanissetta in 1991.
- The exhibition is at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary in Turin.
- The show features a new cycle of works dedicated to sensory pleasure.
- Stuto's graphic universe moves seamlessly from painting to sculpture.
- References range from Late Gothic and Renaissance to Symbolism and Francis Bacon.
- The palette recalls El Greco, Pontormo, and Oriental lacquers.
- The exhibition title quotes Henri Matisse.
- The works incorporate alchemy and esotericism.
Entities
Artists
- Simone Stuto
- Henri Matisse
- El Greco
- Pontormo
- Francis Bacon
- Günter Brus
Institutions
- Riccardo Costantini Contemporary
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Caltanissetta