The exhibition “Sguardi sull’Africa,” held at the Palazzo Gotico in Piacenza, was covered by the prestigious magazine Inside Art, one of the most authoritative sources in contemporary art.

In issue 137 of the magazine and on the insideart.eu portal, journalist Irene Bellini dedicated an in-depth article to the exhibition project curated by Samuele Menin and Paolo Giglio, emphasizing its cultural value and the complexity of the project.

The article describes the exhibition as a complex dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity, bringing together over 200 works, including ritual objects, modernist painting, and current artistic research. At the heart of the exhibition project is the comparison between two important Italian private collections: the Giglio Collection in Piacenza and the Collezione 54 of engineer Rosario Bifulco.
Inside Art highlights how “Sguardi sull’Africa” ​​offers an open and non-Eurocentric interpretation of African art, inviting visitors to engage with a variety of languages, stories, and visions spanning over a century of artistic production.

The publication in Inside Art, a publication followed by artists, curators, galleries, and cultural institutions, represents an important recognition for the exhibition and contributes to strengthening its visibility in the national art scene.

Here is the link to the Inside Art article

From March 1st to May 4th, Palazzo Gotico will host “Sguardi sull’Africa,” an exhibition project bringing together over two hundred works to recount more than a century of African art through an ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity.

The exhibition, previewed in the local press, is the result of a collaboration between the private collection of Paolo and Bruno Giglio and the Milanese Collezione 54, curated by Paolo Giglio and Samuele Menin.

This exhibition is considered unique in the national—and potentially international—scene for its breadth and curatorial approach: a journey that brings together ritual objects, historical paintings, contemporary installations, photography, and new artistic voices from various African countries.

The countdown has begun for the opening of “Views on Africa,” the major exhibition dedicated to the art and culture of the African continent. Starting March 1st, the exhibition will bring Palazzo Gotico to life with over 250 works from the Paolo and Bruno Giglio collections.

The official inauguration is scheduled for February 28th, with the presence of Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, Minister of Piacenza Tommaso Foti, and the Consul General of Morocco for Northern Italy.

The event represents one of the most significant cultural events for the city, part of a broader program aimed at strengthening Piacenza’s role as a center of international and cultural dialogue.