Stefano Arienti Reimagines Monet, Titian, and Bellini at Christian Stein, Milan
Stefano Arienti's exhibition at Galleria Christian Stein in Milan reinterprets works by Claude Monet, Titian, and Giovanni Bellini using contemporary materials. The show features two series: one based on photographic reproductions of Monet's Provencal and Ligurian landscapes, overlaid with colored plasticine (pongo) that evokes Impressionist brushwork; another consisting of large dust cloths painted to mimic sinopia preparatory drawings, referencing Renaissance fresco techniques. Arienti's practice layers historical periods, merging Impressionist idylls with Venetian Renaissance mythology. The gallery's garden setting enhances the Mediterranean atmosphere. The exhibition runs through summer 2025 in Milan.
Key facts
- Stefano Arienti (born 1961 in Asola) is the artist.
- The exhibition is at Galleria Christian Stein in Milan.
- The show includes works referencing Claude Monet, Titian, and Giovanni Bellini.
- Arienti uses colored plasticine (pongo) on photographic reproductions for the Monet series.
- The second series uses large dust cloths painted to resemble sinopia drawings.
- The gallery features a lush internal garden reminiscent of Provence.
- The exhibition is ongoing during summer 2025.
- The article was published on Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Arienti
- Claude Monet
- Tiziano
- Giovanni Bellini
Institutions
- Galleria Christian Stein
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Asola
- Bordighera
- Vétheuil
- Provenza
- Riviera Ligure