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SUMMARY:Stefano Bressani and the Enduro ISDE Italy 2021 Award
DESCRIPTION:Stefano Bressani and the Enduro ISDE Italy 2021 Award\nStefano Bressani – Enduro ISDE Award 2021: a unique union between art and sport\, taking center stage at the 95th International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) World Championship\, held from August 30 to September 4\, 2021\, across Lombardy and Piedmont. \n  \n \n\nAn artistic award for the Enduro World Championship\nFor the first time in Enduro history\, the top-ranked club from the host nation received an exceptional recognition: the Italian Club Trophy – Regione Lombardia Award\, conceived and created by artist and off-road motorcyclist Stefano Bressani. This collaboration celebrates the shared passion and dedication that unite contemporary art and the world of off-road racing.  \n“Riders’ heads”: the art of focus and strength\nBressani is known for his innovative sculptures\, the Riders’ Heads\, first exhibited in 2014 at the National Automobile Museum of Turin and featured as the prize for the fastest rider of the Pavia–Venice Raid.The 1950s leather helmet and futuristic mask evoke a journey through history and the future\, conveying the energy\, tension\, and sacrifice typical of Enduro.  \nA symbolic and chromatically evocative work\nThe award made its debut in Portimão\, Portugal\, featuring a color palette that blends metallic and solar hues — gray and yellow — inspired by Pantone 2021 tones and by nature. The result is a living artwork\, capable of expressing emotion\, competition\, and innovation.  \nArt and motorcycling: a profound connection\nBressani’s artistic vision transforms his creations into universal symbols of control\, strength\, and adrenaline\, embodying the very essence of off-road motorcycling. The Italian Club Trophy is much more than a prize — it is a manifesto of how creativity and passion can intertwine\, transcending the boundaries between two seemingly distant worlds.  \n 
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/stefano-bressani-and-the-enduro-isde-italy-2021-award/
LOCATION:Rivanazzano Terme
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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SUMMARY:CGTN visits Bressani: art that connects China and Italy
DESCRIPTION:CGTN visits Stefano Bressani: art that connects China and Italy\nCGTN visited Stefano Bressani’s studio in Pavia—a journey beyond the interview\, between sculpture\, emotion\, and shared memory\, discovering the textile art that bridges East and West. \n  \n \nAn immersive experience between art and culture\nIn the heart of Stefano Bressani’s studio\, art becomes experience. The Italian crew of the China Global Television Network (CGTN) explored his creative space to narrate a universe made of fabrics\, forms\, and visual storytelling.  \nSculture Vestite: emotion and form\nThe Sculture Vestite astonish with their delicacy and strength. The fabrics seem to come alive\, defying stillness\, speaking of both tradition and innovation. For CGTN\, it was more than an artistic encounter—it was a deep dialogue between material\, technique\, and emotion.   \nA symbolic bridge between East and West\nThe visit offered an opportunity to reflect on the connection between Chinese textile art and Bressani’s creations. Just as silk once traveled along the Silk Road\, carrying cultures and stories\, so Bressani’s works weave together memory and vision\, transforming fabric into living sculpture.  \n  \n\nTradition\, spirituality\, and innovation\nFabric—laden with symbolism in both cultures—becomes a shared language. The Sculture Vestite do not merely decorate: they speak\, communicate\, and evoke. An art form that moves between identity and contemporaneity.   \nThe beginning of a new cultural exchange\nThe meeting with CGTN was not just a television feature—it was the beginning of an authentic dialogue between Italian contemporary art and the Chinese public\, a bridge made of emotion\, fabric\, and shared vision.  \n 
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/cgtn-visits-bressani-art-that-connects-china-and-italy/
LOCATION:Pavia
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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SUMMARY:Looking for Monna Lisa in Pavia: art and mystery
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Monna Lisa in Pavia: art\, mystery\, and contemporary visions\nThere is a gaze that endures through centuries—observing without judgment\, guarding secrets behind a faint smile. It is the gaze of the Monna Lisa\, the most enigmatic face in art history\, an eternal symbol of Leonardo da Vinci’s genius. Five hundred years after his death\, Pavia pays homage with Looking for Monna Lisa\, a widespread\, emotional\, and contemporary exhibition.   \nCurated by Valerio Dehò and promoted by the Municipality of Pavia with the support of the Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lombardia\, the show transforms the city into an open-air gallery: from the Church of Santa Maria Gualtieri to the Broletto\, from the Visconti Castle to the Town Hall Square. Each location becomes a stop along a journey through identity\, femininity\, memory\, and the gaze.  \n \nA myth that continues to reinvent itself\nWho was Monna Lisa\, really? A Florentine lady? A Lombard noblewoman? Or perhaps\, as the immersive installation Monna Lisa who? by Karmachina and Studio Dune suggests\, the mysterious Isabella of Aragon? Beyond her historical identity\, it is the mystery that captivates—and it is this very enigma that inspired the 39 international artists featured in the exhibition.      \nThe more than 40 works offer pop\, conceptual\, ironic\, and critical interpretations of the world’s most famous face. Monna Lisa multiplies\, disguises herself\, fades\, and reinvents her image. Alongside the collages of Jiri Kolar\, the reflections of Vettor Pisani\, the provocations of Orlan\, and the wit of Ben Vautier\, stands one of the most intimate and original works: La GIOKONDA by Stefano Bressani.   \nLa GIOKONDA by Stefano Bressani: a living and poetic tribute\nIt is not a mere reinterpretation—it is an encounter. With La GIOKONDA\, Stefano Bressani transforms Leonardo’s icon into a living body made of fabric\, memory\, and humanity. The famous Monna Lisa remains recognizable\, yet transformed. Her face\, composed of recycled fabrics\, tells silent stories—emotions stitched with the care of one who listens to matter itself.     \nThe “K” in the title—GIOKONDA—is more than a graphic choice: it is a deliberate break\, a playful gesture that becomes both artistic and symbolic. A declaration of love for the original\, yet also an act of creative freedom.  \nIn Bressani’s language\, fabric is not merely aesthetic material—it is flesh\, skin\, and spirit. The garment of the work becomes a living body\, a symbol of womanhood and its connection to nature. The flowing blue hair evokes the sea and the feminine archetype\, while the leaves adorning her head speak of rebirth and awareness.   \nHer gaze does not follow us—it questions us. It does not seek reassurance\, but invites inquiry. Who are we? What do we see? Are we truly ready to look?      \n\nAn art to live\, not merely to contemplate\nLike all of Bressani’s Sculture Vestite\, La GIOKONDA is meant to be close—not confined to a museum\, but ready to inhabit our homes and our lives. A presence that changes with us\, that watches\, accompanies\, and reminds us that beauty is never static but a continuous rebirth.   \nWith this poetic gesture\, Bressani brings Leonardo to life once more. And the Gioconda still looks upon us—with new eyes.   \n 
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/looking-for-monna-lisa-in-pavia-art-and-mystery/
LOCATION:Castello visconteo\, Pavia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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SUMMARY:Sport and art in motion: Stefano Bressani’s signature makes CorriPavia unique from 2018 to 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pavia – Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\nThe countdown has already begun for one of Northern Italy’s most beloved running events: CorriPavia\, now reaching its 21st edition. While the race has always been the beating heart of the event\, in recent years another rhythm has joined its pace — the artistic soul of Maestro Stefano Bressani\, the Pavia-born artist behind the now-celebrated Skultomedal\, the “artwork-medal” that has symbolically accompanied every participant since 2018.  \n2018: the aesthetic revolution of the medal\nThe turning point came in 2018\, during the 16th edition of CorriPavia. For the first time\, the medal was not just a commemorative object but a true wearable sculpture. It was signed by Stefano Bressani\, an internationally renowned Pavia-born artist known for his “Sculture Vestite”\, three-dimensional works made from reclaimed fabrics.  \nThe Skultomedal redefined the imagery of running competitions\, blending art and sport into an innovative visual language. Through dynamic\, colorful forms\, Bressani translated the spirit of Pavia — the Visconti Castle\, the Ticino River\, the medieval towers — into a contemporary and distinctive symbol\, transforming the medal into an emblem of the event’s identity.  \n \n2019: when art meets the running shirt\nThe following year\, the Skultomedal doubled its presence. Alongside the medal came the official race t-shirt\, once again designed by Bressani\, bringing the artwork directly onto the runners’ chests. Thanks to a partnership with technical sponsor Karhu\, the shirt became a moving canvas — an extension of art in motion. It was the year of the “Author’s CorriPavia\,” as described by Franco Corona\, president of Atletica 100 Torri\, who emphasized the strategic value of this fusion between sport\, art\, and territorial promotion.   \n2020–2022: pause and revival\nThe pandemic halted the event in 2020 and 2021\, and it did not take place in 2022 either. However\, Bressani’s presence — and that of his creation — remained alive in the collective imagination. An “on-track” edition of the race was organized\, maintaining the connection between art\, sport\, and community.   \n2023: rebirth with the 20th edition\nOn September 24\, 2023\, CorriPavia returned with a Special Edition. The medals became entirely eco-sustainable\, crafted from recycled wood and printed with zero emissions. The design remained faithful to Bressani’s original concept\, reaffirming a now-recognizable identity. The official t-shirt also featured the Skultomedal at its center\, once again in collaboration with Karhu.    \n2024: two colors\, one signature\nIn the 2024 edition\, the Skultomedal appeared in two versions: burgundy for the Mini CorriPavia and midnight blue for the 10K\, both octagonal and made from FSC and PEFC®-certified wood. Once again\, Bressani’s signature defined the runner’s experience: each medal was not merely a souvenir but a collectible artwork — a statement of beauty and environmental respect.  \n2025: art keeps running\nOn October 12\, 2025\, CorriPavia will celebrate the fifth consecutive year of collaboration with Stefano Bressani. The message is clear:  \nrunning is not just about athletic performance\, but also about culture\, aesthetics\, and civic engagement.  \nThe urban route\, winding among Pavia’s historic landmarks\, becomes an open-air gallery where art finds new vitality through the vision of an artist capable of turning a simple object into a visual and symbolic story.
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/sport-and-art-in-motion-stefano-bressanis-signature-makes-corripavia-unique-from-2018-to-2025/
LOCATION:Pavia
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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SUMMARY:Picasso and his passions: Bressani in exhibition in Pavia
DESCRIPTION:A contemporary dialogue with Guernica\nThe exhibition Picasso and his passions\, held at Palazzo Vistarino in Pavia\, offers an exciting journey into the creative universe of one of the greatest masters of modern art. Among over two hundred works including drawings\, ceramics\, and oils\, the exhibition also features three original Italian reinterpretations of the famous painting Guernica\, created by Stefano Bressani\, Paolo Baratella\, and Paolo Ceribelli. \n\nThe work of Stefano Bressani: “Urlo alla vita”\nBressani’s installation\, by the Pavia-born artist of 1973 known for his Sculture Vestite\, is titled Urlo alla Vita (“Cry to life”). Created with recycled fabric\, the work conveys a message of hope in contrast to the anguish of war depicted in Picasso’s masterpiece. An animal biting a man’s hand symbolizes the rebellion of nature and the desire for rebirth\, highlighted by warm colors and a radiant sun that evoke a bright future. \nThe exhibition and other reinterpretations of Guernica\nPromoted by The Mad Box\, the event opened on December 19\, 2015\, and remained on view until March 20\, 2016. Thanks to a multimedia screen installed in the exhibition\, visitors could explore the history of Guernica and follow the creative process behind the three contemporary interpretations. \n\nPaolo Baratella – “Per Guernica ora”\nBaratella interprets the drama of war in a contemporary key\, launching a clear appeal for a firm “NO” to violence and oppression. His work denounces the real causes of conflict\, such as the lust for power and the control of resources\, often masked by ideologies. \nPaolo Ceribelli – “.CODE.”\nUsing a striking visual language\, Ceribelli reflects on how society turns horrors into routine. The obsessive repetition of Guernica’s image becomes a warning against indifference and the cyclical resurgence of violence. \nA collective reflection on Picasso’s legacy\nThe exhibition represents an important opportunity for dialogue between eras\, styles\, and languages. The works of Bressani\, Baratella\, and Ceribelli offer a plural reinterpretation of Guernica\, keeping its symbolic power and universal message against all forms of oppression alive.
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/picasso-and-his-passions-bressani-in-exhibition-in-pavia/
LOCATION:Palazzo Vistarino\, Via Sant’Ennodio\, 26 27100\, PAVIA\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Palio del Ticino Pavia – The Ponte Coperto in Bressani’s sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Stefano Bressani celebrates the Ponte Coperto of Pavia\nThe Palio del Ticino in Pavia\, held in June 2014\, saw contemporary art take center stage thanks to Stefano Bressani’s work. For the eighth edition of the event\, the Pavia-born artist created the official banner for the Palio\, celebrating one of the city’s most beloved symbols: the Ponte Coperto.  \nThe Ponte Coperto: a symbol of unity\nBressani chose the Ponte Coperto as the subject for the Palio del Ticino\, emblematic of the city’s identity. Rebuilt after World War II\, the bridge connects the two banks of the Ticino River\, uniting the city not only physically but also culturally and symbolically. For the artist\, the bridge conveys a message of continuity and connection across eras and traditions.   \n\n \nBressani’s work for the Palio del Ticino\nBressani’s famous Sculture Vestite transform ordinary fabrics into three-dimensional artworks. His unique technique gave life to a banner full of meaning\, paraded through the streets of Pavia during the historical procession. The Palio del Ticino was thus enriched with a profound artistic interpretation\, blending historical memory and contemporary language.   \nAn artistic commitment to the city\nBressani sees his art as a dialogue with the community. His participation in the Palio del Ticino Pavia is not only an aesthetic tribute but also an act of social responsibility. The artist aimed to convey the deep connection between the city\, its symbols\, and traditions\, offering a vision that draws from the past to imagine a shared future.   \nArt and identity at the heart of the event\nThanks to Bressani’s work\, the 2014 Palio del Ticino confirmed its value not only as a sporting and folkloric event but also as a space for reflection on cultural identity. Art naturally integrated into the festival\, once again demonstrating its power to unite people\, stories\, and perspectives. \n\n 
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/palio-del-ticino-pavia-the-ponte-coperto-in-bressanis-sculptures/
LOCATION:Ponte Coperto\, Ponte Coperto\, 27100 Pavia PV\, Pavia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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SUMMARY:Stefano Bressani at the Palazzo delle Arti Contemporanee del Broletto
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition in the artist’s hometown\nIn June 2012\, the Palazzo delle Arti Contemporanee del Broletto in Pavia hosted Thinking Pop\, a solo exhibition by Stefano Bressani that marked a moment of particular recognition in the artist’s hometown. With 38 works on display\, the exhibition combined the unmistakable style of his Sculture Vestite with the aim of linking contemporary art and local heritage. \n\nThe venue: the Broletto of Pavia\nA historic building in the heart of Lombardy\nThe Broletto of Pavia\, home to the exhibition\, is full of history and atmosphere. Built in the 12th century\, with Romanesque\, Gothic\, and Renaissance elements\, it is the oldest broletto in Lombardy. \nToday\, it hosts temporary exhibitions promoted by the Municipality of Pavia\, with a focus on contemporary art and dialogue between emerging and established artists. \nThinking Pop: a manifesto exhibition\nIn this context\, Thinking Pop revealed itself as a manifesto exhibition. The project\, conceived to be itinerant\, started in Pavia with the intention of creating a bridge between Bressani’s artistic vision and the cultural fabric of host cities. \nThe works on display span the first phase of his career\, from pop-world icons – cinematic tributes\, famous faces\, and archetypal figures – to a homage to the Duomo of Pavia\, Italy’s third-largest dome\, interpreted through deconstructed architectural forms and three-dimensional fabrics. \nOfficial inauguration and authoritative voices\nAt the opening press conference\, alongside the artist\, were Mayor Alessandro Cattaneo\, Cultural Assessor Gian Marco Centinaio\, and art critic Mauro Di Vito from the University of Pisa\, who offered a historical-artistic reading of Bressani’s work. \nThe language of the Sculture Vestite\nMatter\, symbol\, and identity\nThe conceptual core of the exhibition revolves around transforming matter into symbol: clothing fabrics\, recovered and assembled\, become expressive tools of a personal vision where art\, memory\, and consumption intertwine. \nThe works convey energy\, volume\, and identity\, interacting with the viewer through shared cultural references and a highly recognizable aesthetic. \nMaliumbas© and the ecological message\nAt the end of the exhibition path\, an ambient sound installation accompanies Maliumbas©\, a work dedicated to nature and sustainability. \nHere\, Bressani’s language extends to themes of ecology and recycling\, making his art not only an aesthetic object but also a tool for reflection. \nPublic success and cultural value\nThinking Pop was a success in terms of audience and emotional engagement. It represented not only a tribute to the city of Pavia but also an important milestone in Bressani’s artistic journey. \nThe event projected his poetic vision beyond local boundaries\, offering a contemporary perspective in dialogue with the world.
URL:https://stefanobressani.com/en/evento/stefano-bressani-at-the-palazzo-delle-arti-contemporanee-del-broletto/
LOCATION:Palazzo del Broletto\, Via Comune\, 15\, 27100 Pavia PV\, Pavia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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SUMMARY:Sculture Vestite at the Castello Visconteo of Pavia
DESCRIPTION:A contemporary art event in Pavia\nThe Castello Visconteo of Pavia\, built in 1360 by order of Galeazzo II Visconti\, is one of the city’s most significant historical symbols. It was the residence of the Visconti courts of Gian Galeazzo and Filippo Maria Visconti and preserves great architectural and cultural value.  \nToday\, it houses the Civic Museums of Pavia\, a major museum complex collecting art\, archaeology\, and history\, and serving as a reference point for local and national culture.\nOfficial website of the Civic Museums of Pavia \n\nExhibition spaces and enhancement of contemporary art\nThe revival of the castle’s underground spaces\nThe castle’s underground spaces\, originally used as military stables from the 18th to 19th centuries\, were restored and transformed into an elegant exhibition area dedicated to contemporary art. \nThis historic environment was designed to promote dialogue between the ancient and the contemporary\, encouraging the exchange of artistic languages and stimulating new forms of interaction and cultural inclusion. \n“In Contemporanea”: current art in the Civic Museum\nA new exhibition cycle\nIn 2009\, the In Contemporanea project was launched\, a new section dedicated to current art\, aimed at promoting emerging and established artists through innovative exhibitions. \nStefano Bressani inaugurates the project with Sculture Vestite\nThe first exhibition of this cycle featured Stefano Bressani’s Sculture Vestite. The Pavia-born artist stands out in the Italian contemporary art scene for a unique and original sculptural technique based on the expert use of fabrics. \nBiography of Stefano Bressani \nThe exhibition: 35 works combining pop art\, tailoring\, and sculpture\nThe Technique of Sculture Vestite\nThe exhibition presented 35 works created between 2007 and 2008\, in which the artist combines elements of sculpture\, tailoring\, and design to create three-dimensional figures ranging from:     \n\nPop portraits inspired by cinema icons such as Marilyn Monroe and James Dean\nFemale nudes\nArchitectural works and landscapes\nMusical and natural references\n\nColors\, forms\, and materials: Bressani’s visual language\nEach work features a skillful use of colors\, materials\, and forms that communicate a personal and innovative vision\, creating a balance between aesthetics and concept\, craftsmanship and research.   \n  \n\n\nA turning point in Stefano Bressani’s career\nSculture Vestite marked a fundamental moment in Bressani’s career: his first official museum exhibition in his hometown\, an important recognition opening an expressive path based on: \n\nTechnical experimentation\nEnhancement of textile material\nConnection between art and local culture\nReinterpretation of pop language through volume and color
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LOCATION:Castello visconteo\, Pavia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Pavia
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