“L’Italia che avanza | Italy Moving Forward”, 2023

acrylic on canvas

Set on Via Scaldasole in Milan — the site where anarchist Giuseppe Pinelli was arrested — this artwork captures a layered view of Italian society. A bakery appears prominently in the scene, symbolizing the paradox of food waste in affluent nations.

The title L’Italia che avanza carries a deliberate double meaning: it refers both to leftover food (avanzi) and to the aspiration for cultural and social progress. The piece challenges viewers to consider what truly moves a country forward — not only materially, but ethically and collectively.