Banchetto d’autunno by Raffaele Minotto
With Banchetto d’autunno, Raffaele Minotto guides us into a Venetian villa, where an open door reveals a red table set for a banquet. Dry autumn leaves lie at the threshold, while warm orange tones envelop the entire scene. On view at PUNTO SULL’ARTE Gallery in Varese, as part of the group exhibition IN-LEAF.
The artist: Raffaele Minotto
Raffaele Minotto (Padua, 1969) is a master of contemporary Italian figurative painting, renowned for his luminous interiors and views of historic Venetian villas. His technique combines meticulous drawing with a subtle color dusting, creating the impression of filtering light and suspended time. Active since the 1990s, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Italy and abroad, including the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011. His works are cited in reference volumes such as La pittura nel Veneto – Il Novecento. He lives and works in Padua.
Description “Banchetto d’autunno”
The work depicts the interior of a Venetian villa, with an open door revealing a red table set for a banquet. Dry autumn leaves lie near the threshold, while warm orange tones create an elegant, suspended atmosphere.
Conclusion
With Banchetto d’autunno, Minotto engages with the theme of IN-LEAF, a collective exhibition celebrating autumn as a season of light, memory, and transformation. On view at PUNTO SULL’ARTE Gallery in Varese, until October 25, 2025.