Beyond East and West is a century-spanning artistic feast, bringing together the works of five prominent artists from Japan, Italy, and France. Featuring oil paintings, prints, wood-based colleges, and more, this exhibition captures the dynamic fusion of diverse cultures, offering a unique dialogue between Eastern and Western art as it evolves through time and space.

These works not only reflect the individual expressions of the artists within the shifting tides of history and society but also delve into the intricate and profound relationships between culture, identity, and time. From the refined techniques of Western classical oil painting to the minimalist elegance of Eastern prints, each piece embodies the artists' distinctive interpretations of the world, infused with deep contemplation.

As you journey through this artistic odyssey, you will witness a century of artistic observation and interpretation, discovering the ways in which culture evolves and endures over the course of history. With a variety of creative approaches and conceptual expressions, the art on display transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, revealing boundless imagination and intellectual depth.

Jean Criton

Abstraction, 1960

Oil on lacquered paper mounted on canvas

74.8 x 104.9 cm

Jean Criton

Abstraction, 1960

Mixed media

52.5 x 75.5 cm

Jean Criton

Abstraction, 1960

Mixed media

52.5 x 75.5 cm

Giuseppe Cappelli

l'Origine du Monde, 2023

Collage on wood

Diameter: 120 cm

Giuseppe Cappelli

Mitologia I, 2023

Wood

82 x 82 cm

Giuseppe Cappelli

Mitologia  II, 2023

Wood

82 x 82 cm

Giuseppe Cappelli

Mitologia III, 2023

Wood

82 x 82 cm

Antonella Catini

Green, 2021

Acrylic on canvas

80 x 150 cm

Antonella Catini

Paessagio Urbano, 2017

Oil on canvas

70 x 70 cm

Antonella Catini

Solorosso, 2015

Oil on canvas

100 x 100 cm

Antonella Catini

Impermanenza, 2019

Oil on canvas

150 x 100 cm