Pietro Beschi. Il giardino della memoria

A tribute to Pietro Beschi

The exhibition "Pietro Beschi. Il giardino della memoria" is dedicated to one of the most representative artists of Castiglione delle Stiviere, in the province of Mantua. Painter and sculptor born in 1907, Pietro Beschi spanned a good part of the 20th century with his work, leaving a deep mark on the city's artistic heritage. The exhibition, set up at Palazzo Menghini on via Cesare Battisti, reconstructs his creative journey.

Over fifty works

On display are over 50 works: sculptures, drawings, paintings, and mosaics that document the artist's entire parabola, from the production of the 1930s to the post-war mosaics. Among the works exhibited, significant pieces stand out, such as the reinterpretation of the fountain in via Gridonia and the tribute to Toscanini, testaments to Beschi's dialogue with the history and identity of the territory.

The curation of Gianfranco Ferlisi

The exhibition is curated by Gianfranco Ferlisi, who also authored the critical text accompanying the exhibition. Set up in the spaces of Palazzo Menghini, it is part of the cultural enhancement program promoted by the city, which has been dedicating monographic exhibitions to local artists for years.

A journey into the city's memory

Visiting "Il giardino della memoria" means rediscovering a piece of the artistic identity of Castiglione delle Stiviere, through the eyes of an artist who knew how to combine sculpture, painting, and mosaic. Admission is free, in a path designed to bring citizens and visitors closer to Pietro Beschi's legacy.