Experiences

Join us between 17 May and 14 November to explore MITICO, our new collaboration with acclaimed art gallery Galleria Continua.

Dotted within our Tuscan countryside, discover artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s four Etruscan bronze sculptures. The installations, which stand by ancient trees around our estate’s 4,200 acre grounds, accentuate the intrinsic connection between the hotel and the land around us.

Named “Accarezzare gli alberi l’Etrusco” meaning “caress the trees”, these sculptures have been conceived with the beautifully restored 10th century castle in mind, the grounds where Etruscan civilization first took root. As the birthplace of this historical society, this collaboration emphasises the importance of humankind’s impact on nature and the inherent need to protect it.

The hotel land is perfect for the exploration of nature, where hare, pheasant, and deer roam the fields and over 25 acres of organic vineyards abound. Scenic footpaths link the artist’s regal statues, inviting guests to uncover more of the fascinating history behind the Etruscan society.

Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto is widely recognised as one of the most influential contemporary artists of his generation. Born in Biella in 1933, Pistoletto had his first solo show at Turin’s Galleria Galatea in 1960. The development of his Mirror Paintings brought him international acclaim.

Later, he became a leading proponent of the Arte Povera movement with his seminal Minus Objects series. He is the founder of Cittadellarte in Biella, and with it UNIDEE – University of Ideas – an educational program devoted to promoting art as an instrument for social change. In 2003, he won the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifelong Achievement.

Considered one of the driving forces on the contemporary art scene, Galleria Continua creates a bridge between past and present with work from some of the world’s most exciting artists. Evoking a feeling of inclusivity and community, MITICO embodies a new art philosophy: it is the reinterpretation of universal customs shared amongst different societies, such as cooking, painting, observing,and appreciating, and how these are consumed in their environments.

Follow the art path and visit our other MITICO installations around Italy:
Viewing the World at Villa San Michele
Cooking the World at Hotel Cipriani
Colouring the World at Grand Hotel Timeo