Art & Society
Paris: “Daniel Buren & Michelangelo Pistoletto”, the exhibition at the Palais d’Iéna
Opened on 17 October, the works of the two contemporary artists will be exhibited in the Parisian palace in a play with its peculiar architecture: designed by Auguste Perret in 1937, the building is one of the three constructions still standing from the universal exhibition of the same year. The evocative intertwining of Pistoletto and Buren, curated by Matthieu Poirier and supported by Paris+ par Art Basel and Galleria Continua, will be freely open to visitors until 29 October.
 Redazione, 16/10/2023
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“WORLD MAP”, the work of Ryts Monet from Circulart at Cittadellarte to the BIENALSUR in Buenos Aires
Until 31 December 2023, the capital of Argentina will host the BIENALSUR at the MUNTREF. The group exhibition "Rompecabezas" includes an installation by Ryts Monet that the artist created during the residency of the project CirculART at Fondazione Pistoletto, presented on the occasion of Arte al Centro 2021. "The experience in Biella," he commented, "allowed me to investigate and work on the relationship between fashion and sustainability. For a responsible global change in this area, it is essential to trigger processes to raise awareness on the theme".
Luca Deias, 11/10/2023
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In Cuba, the third edition of “Reciclamos” and the workshops “CreArte”: a summer dedicated to plastic recycling
In August, Habitat Park was the setting for recycling activities aimed at the younger generation, but not only. A total of 35.5 kg of plastic was handed in by children, teenagers and adults from different parts of Havana, and workshops were organised on the use and reuse of plastic. Let’s discover the initiatives of 'La Mina', an all-female team committed to promoting recycling and raising awareness of environmental issues.
Fiorenza Barazzotto, 26/09/2023
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Milan, Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Third Paradise is the symbol of the Sustainable Awards
On 24 September, at La Scala, the artist’s trinamic symbol was once again the active backdrop of the National Chamber of Italian Fashion’s initiative, for the intrinsic values it expresses. Also, the "Sustainable Fashion Awards" actual prize was a reproduction of the "Venus of Rags", and was presented to a series of companies and brands that have distinguished themselves for their commitment to ethical fashion.
 Redazione, 26/09/2023
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Paolo Naldini in New York for the inauguration of a new Third Paradise: “The UN believes that the function of art is essential to face the great challenges of humanity”
Paolo Naldini, in the dual role of director of Cittadellarte and "envoy" of art for a responsible transformation of society, took part in the inauguration of the installation of the trinamic symbol and in the Summit of Heads of State and Government on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development held on 18 and 19 September in the Big Apple. On this occasion, he also met and talked with Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in front of Pistoletto's site-specific work located in the gardens of the UN Headquarters. "The symbol of the Third Paradise," said Naldini, "represents the key to addressing all the issues that the government delegates at the Summit must resolve".
Luca Deias, 25/09/2023
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Michelangelo Pistoletto receives the special prize in the literary competition “Pages of the Earth”
On 14 September, at the Basilica of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, the artist will be presented with the prize in the presence of the Minister of Culture Sangiuliano and the mayor of Naples Manfredi. In addition to the special prize that the founder of Cittadellarte will receive for his latest book "The Formula of Creation", authors Gabriele Romagnoli, Valeria Tron and Marco Valsesia will compete for first place in the event.
 Redazione, 13/09/2023
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