The historic “Castello di Monteruzzo”, located in the Italian town of Castiglione Olona, was transformed into an open-air stage for the second edition of “Arte – Motori – Lusso”, an event that masterfully blended artistic brilliance, automotive, and refined hospitality into a truly immersive luxury experience.
Organised by Container Lab in collaboration with the Artemilo1941 Association, the Propeller Club of Milan, Italia Hong Kong, and the Masolino da Panicale Association, the event drew an enthusiastic and discerning audience, eager to be inspired by beauty in all its forms.
Eighteen great artists took part, each offering a unique creative voice and unmistakable style: Togo – Montuschi – Mario Schifano – Milo – Svetlana Cameron – De Boni – Pietro Rocchi – Luciano Mancuso – Giò Stefan, Knulp Motor Art – L’Innominato – Mirko Roncelli – Squillantini – Brenna – Patriarca – Brindisi – Falzoni – D’Accardi. Their artworks engaged in a poetic dialogue with twenty-five supercars, celebrating a sublime fusion of visual art and mechanical power.
Among the automotive highlights were iconic names such as Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Lancia. Particular admiration was reserved for the ultra-rare Ferrari F40 in “Yellow Modena” and a stunning 1955 Thunderbird Coupé, both of which captivated guests with their iconic presence.
The day began in the heart of town, in Garibaldi Square, where cars were displayed to the public alongside the educational exhibition “Le Streghe della Notte” (The Witches of the Night). At midday, the supercar set off toward Monteruzzo Castle, where it was greeted upon arrival with elegance and flair. Mafra Auto presented each crew with professional car care products, a thoughtful gesture celebrating the attention to detail that defines both art and motoring.
Guests were welcomed with an aperitif on the panoramic terrace, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding valley. This was followed by a four-course lunch in the grand banquet hall, paired with the distinguished wines of Santero 958. The atmosphere was further elevated by violinist Dafne Apollonio, whose emotive performance added a lyrical layer to the day.
A final flourish came from Antonella Splendore, CEO of Deva Cosmetics, who offered all the attending ladies a gift from her skincare line. This elegant and heartfelt gesture left a lasting impression.
Official media partners of the event were Celebre Magazine World, Luxury Investment Magazine, and Rinascimento Magazine, reinforcing the prestige and resonance of this exceptional convergence of art and automobiles. The involvement of Mauro Raccanello, President of the Gran Prix Club Varese, further contributed to the gathering of international excellence.
“Bringing art to the heart of the people, and people to the heart of art.” With these words, the Art Director Valerio Lombardo captured the very soul of the event, where human creativity found sublime expression through both fine art and automotive engineering. The artworks presented by the artists are the expressions of remarkable creativity and represent valuable investments for the future, having already captured the attention of art collectors and esteemed figures within the art world.
As the curtain falls on this edition, anticipation already builds for the third. Promising new artists, fresh emotions, and the same spirit that has made this event unmissable, the next chapter is set to exceed all expectations.
The exhibition is open to the public daily from April 14 to May 4, by appointment with Mr Mario Vittori at +39 347 0824958.
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Photo by Pietro Rocchi – Alberto Capitanio
Article edited by Massimo Basile
Editor & Founder