7 May – 20 June

Forza Silenziosa – Sofia Cacciapaglia

Free

MABE Gallery presents Forza Silenziosa, the second solo exhibition of Sofia Cacciapaglia, whose paintings evoke a quiet, fluid world where forms, bodies, and landscapes gently merge, expressing a soft yet powerful feminine presence rooted in emotion, connection, and subtle energy.

Her work emphasizes transformation, intimacy, and dreamlike atmospheres, where silence carries intensity. Using reclaimed cardboard from her Milan neighborhood, she connects to the ethos of Arte Povera—a movement theorized by Germano Celant and associated with artists like Michelangelo Pistoletto and Jannis Kounellis—by embracing ‘poor’ materials and their histories; however, she diverges through her distinctly figurative and painterly approach, transforming humble surfaces into poetic images that bridge material awareness with narrative, imagination, and contemporary femininity.

Opening: Thursday 7 May, 16:00 – 21:00

Grand-Rue 25,
Geneva, Switzerland

Photo Credit: Sofia Cacciapaglia

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Photo Credit: Sofia Cacciapaglia

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

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