Luciano Sozio – Awaiting Time

During Milano Art Week 2026, Galleria Arrivada is proud to host "In attesa del tempo" (Awaiting Time), a compelling solo exhibition by artist Luciano Sozio, expertly curated by Angela Madesani. This significant presentation marks the artist's inaugural collaboration with the gallery. The exhibition is scheduled to open on April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the gallery's location on Via Pier Candido Decembrio 26, and will be accessible to the public until June 12, 2026.

The exhibition features a meticulously chosen collection of works created over recent years, providing an insightful exploration into Sozio's distinctive painterly practice. His research is deeply rooted in a dimension suspended between keen observation, the nuances of memory, and the intricate perception of time itself.

In his renowned 'Hunter' series, figures are depicted engaged in minimal, everyday actions—such as a man casually tossing tangerine peels or a young individual delicately balancing a sugar cube over a teacup. These seemingly simple gestures are elevated to become powerful visual metaphors for intense concentration, prolonged anticipation, and a profound sense of temporal suspension. Alongside these, Sozio's still life works, interpreted in their most literal sense, introduce subtle yet impactful dissonances. These compositions blend familiar elements in unexpected ways; for instance, a pan of lemons might incongruously feature a tennis ball, injecting an element of surprise and thoughtful disruption.

Through his artistry, Sozio constructs essential scenarios where reality appears to decelerate, imbued with a palpable, yet silent, tension. His work beautifully intertwines references to classical painting traditions with a distinctly contemporary sensibility, resulting in images that achieve a delicate balance between meticulous control and liberating abandon.

A central tenet of Sozio's artistic approach is his rigorous creative process. This involves every stage from the precise preparation of the painting surface to the meticulous creation of colors using raw pigments, following the artist's own carefully developed and refined recipes. Each phase contributes significantly to defining a painting style that is both attentive and measured, characterized by moments of deliberate pause and sudden, expressive openings.

In these captivating works, time seems to be held captive, suspended within an ephemeral and inherently unstable dimension. This deliberate ambiguity invites the viewer to actively engage in the interpretation, allowing for a personal and subjective completion of the image's inherent meaning.

Exhibition Details

• Title: Awaiting Time
• Artist: Luciano Sozio
• Curated by: Angela Madesani
• Venue: Galleria Arrivada, Via Pier Candido Decembrio 26, 20137 Milan
• Opening: April 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
• Dates: April 14 – June 12, 2026
• Admission: Free (by appointment)