Leonardo Devito's "Salvalluvione" features muted earth tones and swirling blues, with geometric shapes forming a serene yet dramatic composition. The painting depicts two angelic figures hovering over a house amidst tumultuous waters, symbolizing protection and the clash between human habitation and nature. Combining Renaissance influences with a modern perspective, Devito employs a blend of narrative and abstraction. His use of fluid lines and contrasting textures creates a dreamlike quality. This work reflects his interest in exploring childhood innocence and the unpredictable nature of storytelling through art. ...
Leonardo Devito’s creative process draws on Renaissance references filtered through an underground, experimental sensibility. His paintings often begin with a single image that unfolds unpredictably, allowing the narrative to take shape organically. Rejecting iconic or rigid visual hierarchies, Devito frequently turns to childhood as a space of thematic clarity, building a personal iconography free from academic constraints. Alongside painting, he explores dimensionality through bas-relief, navigating the space between surface and depth. ...
Ciaccia Levi, Paris–Milan is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 by Nerina Ciaccia and Antoine Levi in the Belleville district of Paris. In 2020, the gallery relocated to a new space in the Marais–Arts & Métiers area, and in 2022, expanded internationally with the opening of a second venue in Milan.
From the outset, Ciaccia Levi has been committed to building a multilayered platform for visual culture, presenting the work of both emerging and established artists from around the world. The gallery focuses on thoughtful, concept-driven practices across a range of media, with a curatorial approach that values experimentation, dialogue, and long-term collaboration.
Ciaccia Levi is also a co-founder of Paris Internationale, an independent art fair that champions forward-thinking galleries and artists. Through its dual presence in Paris and Milan, the gallery continues to foster cross-cultural exchange and support ambitious contemporary art practices within and beyond traditional exhibition formats. ...
