Fuksas Paladino Exhibition – Enlightened Architects and Artist

An exhibition bridging architecture and contemporary art

Castello Pasquini in Castiglioncello, a coastal village within the Municipality of Rosignano Marittimo in the Province of Livorno (Tuscany), returns to the cultural spotlight with "Fuksas Paladino – Enlightened Architects and Artist," running from April 3 to September 20, 2026. The exhibition proposes a unique dialogue between the language of architecture and visual arts, bringing together internationally renowned architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas and artist Mimmo Paladino, a key figure of the Italian Transavanguardia movement.

The exhibition path

Set on the first floor of the castle and curated by Stefania Campatelli and Flavio Pannocchia, the exhibition guides visitors through an itinerary that weaves together drawings, models, sculptures, paintings, stage designs, and design objects. The common thread is the subtle boundary between artistic expression and built space, explored by two creative universes that meet and respond to one another.

• Architectural models by the Fuksas duo, including the famous "Nuvola" in Rome;
• Paintings by the Fuksas duo, including those dedicated to Hamburg from 1987;
• Paintings, ceramics, mosaics, canvases, and stage structures by Mimmo Paladino;
• The "Short Stories" collection, previously presented at the Triennale di Milano in 2006;
• A silver chessboard making its world debut, with pieces designed by the Fuksas duo facing off against those modeled by Paladino, crafted by the historic Florentine silversmiths Pampaloni.

A local event

The initiative is promoted by the Culture Office of the Municipality of Rosignano Marittimo together with Fondazione Armunia, under the patronage of the Tuscany Region and with the support of Fondazione Livorno. The exhibition aligns with Castello Pasquini's role as a cultural hub for Castiglioncello, already the historic home of the Inequilibrio Festival dedicated to theater and dance, and contributes to enhancing contemporary artistic heritage on the Etruscan Coast.

Castiglioncello and the Etruscan Coast

Overlooking the sea and nestled in a centuries-old park, Castello Pasquini is one of the symbols of Castiglioncello, a village beloved by the Macchiaioli painters in the late 19th century. Visiting the exhibition is also an opportunity to discover a charming corner of the Tuscan coast, with its pine forests, hidden coves, and a long artistic tradition that spans from landscape art to the contemporary.