Discovering our art collection: Michelangelo Pistoletto
Friday 06 June 2025
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The UniCredit Art Collection is a living resource with treasures that reflect the Group's Pan-European identity. Among the most interesting and internationally renowned personalities, Michelangelo Pistoletto stands out, a contemporary artist who starts from the artistic gesture to arrive at a political and social reflection in which one can see oneself reflected.
The UniCredit Art Collection is one of the largest corporate collections in Europe, comprising tens of thousands of various assets, from ancient archaeological finds to classical and contemporary works of art, as a result of the artistic choices and passion for art that has always characterised UniCredit. Particular attention has been paid to promoting young and emerging artists from the countries in which our Group is present, increasing their presence in the Collection of contemporary art works.
We strive to make art part of life for wider public, so we asked some of the artists to explain what art is and what it means to them.
Born in Biella, Italy, in 1933, Michelangelo Pistoletto is a contemporary Italian artist who starts from the artistic gesture to arrive at a political and social reflection in which one can see oneself reflected.
For him, art is the fundamental force behind human thought, setting in motion all our activities as individuals.
For him the self-portrait lies at the heart of his quest for identity, achieved through the use of the mirror, which reflects everything. Hence, the mirroring canvases bring to life not only the artist’s self, but also the one of all those who are admiring the masterpiece.
“I am us. Together, we are the universe reflected in the mirror.” - Michelangelo Pistoletto
Watch thE interview to discover more about the artist:
Visit the artist's dedicated page: Michelangelo Pistoletto | UniCredit Art Collection