Reinterpreting the renowned work "Third Paradise" by artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, within a collaboration between the artist, his Foundation, and Sanlorenzo, to make it the heart of a project that combines innovation and sustainability, fundamental values for the Italian nautical maison.
The work, entitled Third Paradise Quick Response, was premiered during the Venice Art Biennale. The unveiling of the project marks the prelude to the launch of Sanlorenzo Arts Venice, a new cultural and artistic hub destined to emerge as a reference point in the cultural landscape of the lagoon city.
Sanlorenzo Arts Venice, scheduled to open in 2025, stems from Sanlorenzo's desire to create a place that underscores the deep bond between the company and the worlds of art, research, and creativity. The building, whose interiors are currently undergoing restoration by architect Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo's Art Director since 2018, is intended to host art, design, and architecture exhibitions offering a space where creativity merges with innovation in the world of yachts, narrating the values and energy that characterize the essence of Sanlorenzo, where art, nature, and technology converge to create unique vessels, ready to navigate the future of humanity on a new path.
The historic building hosts a monumental, site-specific installation titled "Third Paradise Quick Response" the installation consists of three interlinked circles, symbolizing the union of opposites and the synthesis of a dynamic balance between conflicting elements, aiming to accompany humanity in the epochal challenges of the contemporary world, promoting a balanced connection between nature and artifice.
"The Third Paradise is the passage to a new level of planetary civilization, essential for the survival of humanity and the planet. It is the synthesis of humanity's cultural, scientific, and technological achievements, leading towards a sustainable and harmonious future." (Michelangelo Pistoletto)