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Bressani and the RRAO Folgore: art for the 25th anniversary of the unit
10 March 2025
Bressani and the RRAO Folgore: art for the 25th anniversary of the unit
Livorno, March 10, 2025 – on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the RRAO Folgore, Stefano Bressani donated a work of art to the Sala dei Ricordi of the “Carlo Pisacane” barracks. The Pavia-born artist pays tribute to the paratroopers of the Special Forces with a sculpture that merges art, memory, and discipline.
“Waiting for the moment”: art at the heart of memory
The work, titled “Waiting for the moment,” is a Scultura Vestita: a three-dimensional creation made with fabrics, symbolic materials, and a strong emotional impact. Every fold conveys the tension of waiting and the precision of military action.
“This work stems from a photograph that deeply moved me. I wanted to translate the slowed breath, the heartbeat fused with nature, and the sense of anticipation into a visual language.”
– Stefano Bressani
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The meeting of art and military discipline
During the ceremony, the artist expressed his sense of responsibility and honor:
“This is not a simple collaboration. It is a tribute. I took care of every detail as these men take care of every mission. Their motto Videre nec videri — to see without being seen — became the invisible heart of my work.”
The sculpture occupies a space full of significance: the Sala dei Ricordi, which preserves relics and historical testimonies of the unit, including Squadron F from World War II.
25 years of operational history and shared values
Since 2000, the 185th RRAO Regiment has been an integral part of the Italian Army’s Special Forces. Over these 25 years, it has participated in the most complex missions, distinguishing itself through strategy and rigor. Bressani’s work integrates into this legacy, elevating it symbolically.
“Creating this work felt like entering into a symbiosis with the essence of the unit. Art and training share a common foundation: nothing is left to chance.”
When art and courage speak the same language
“Waiting for the moment” represents the meeting of two worlds that respect and understand each other. The artist and the soldier share values such as discipline, silence, and dedication. When art is born from truth, it can also speak the language of courage.
