On Beauty — Contemporary Art: Perception, Crisis and Transformation

On Beauty — Contemporary Art: Perception, Crisis and Transformation

When: 25 April - 10 May 2026
Where: Ex Chiesa di San Rocco, Este (PD), Italy

Curator Sonia Strukul presents a group exhibition that reframes beauty not as a fixed ideal but as a terrain of perceptions, conflicts and opportunities. The show gathers diverse practices — from sculpture to painting and ceramics — to probe themes of fragility, memory and inner experience.

What to see

The exhibition highlights works that link material presence with conceptual inquiry: mythic terracotta figures, delicate ceramic surfaces and paintings that confront contemporary life. The display emphasizes contrasts between equilibrium and fracture as modes of aesthetic investigation.

Artists

• Luciano Bonaccorso — terracotta sculpture
• Maria Rita Catalano — ceramics and inner landscapes
• Ivana Ceresa — spatial, compositional works
• Renzo Fortin — signs, memory and presence
• Bianca Susy Piva — experimental ceramics
• Eros Rizzo — painting rooted in everyday reality
• Barbara Scarparolo — material and chromatic layering
• Sonia Strukul — painting and visual design

Who should visit

Recommended for those interested in contemporary art practices and for visitors seeking critical perspectives on how beauty is reshaped by social and personal tensions. The exhibition suits both art enthusiasts and curious newcomers.

Practical information

Exhibition dates: 2026-04-25 to 2026-05-10. Opening hours and ticketing details may change; please check with the exhibition venue or local information channels before planning your visit.

Visiting tip: Allow time to view works from different distances: many pieces reveal textures and layered details that reward attentive observation.