Michelangelo Pistoletto, a leading figure of the Italian arte povera movement, has opened his first-ever solo exhibition in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The show, presented at the Robilant + Voena gallery's outpost in a repurposed 18th-century church, features five new mirror works from his "Color and Light" series and a sixth new piece from his "Black and Light" series, all created specifically for the ecclesiastical space.
The exhibition highlights the 92-year-old artist's enduring relevance and his philosophical approach to art as a catalyst for social change, underscored by his recent nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. The presentation strategically merges the commercial gallery setting with a devotional atmosphere, reflecting Pistoletto's reverence for materials and process, while introducing his work to the affluent, international audience of the Alpine resort.