The Art Tour of the Asmundo Palace in Gisira
Telling the story of the region through shapes and colors
Sergio Fiorentino’s paintings evoke a summer atmosphere, with shades of blue and white dominating the scene, alongside impassive faces suspended in time.
“I fell in love with Noto and the inspiration it offers: the blue sky, its white stone, and the energy it exudes are present in all my works.”
(Sergio Fiorentino, artist)
Jean Calogero’s paintings evoke a dreamlike realm where dreams and memory merge. Coastal buildings, waves, and pristine beaches define surreal, inner landscapes.
“When I paint, I stand before the canvas and it’s as if I were enclosing myself in a crystal bubble. A journey through the imagination begins, and I don’t know where it will take me …”.
(Jean Calogero )
Domenico Pellegrino shapes his materials by reimagining iconic superheroes with a Mediterranean twist.
Crafted using traditional techniques, the works are hand-painted with oil, drawing inspiration from the motifs and designs of traditional Sicilian carts.
Asmundo Di Gisira Palace
A Journey to Discover Italian Design
Inside Palazzo Asmundo Di Gisira, we encounter distinctive elements of Italian design that lend the space a contemporary yet highly refined atmosphere.
The Art Floor features lamps and chandeliers by the renowned Italian brand Flos, a brand capable of harmonizing light in any architectural setting; after all, as their own motto states: […] At the heart of Flos lies a luminous vision: the idea of creating objects from a lightbulb that can transform the way we live, not just for Italians. […]
Designer furniture and furnishings lend an authentic touch to both the common areas and the guest rooms. Renowned brands such as Gio Ponti and Kartell imbue the building with a strong nod to Italian excellence recognized worldwide. The art of inhabiting spaces meets the study of forms and materials.
The Caltagirone ceramic ornaments by the Iudici family tell a distinctly Sicilian story of the skillful study of forms and colors. Today, now in their third generation, the Iudici artisans stand out for their strong connection to their homeland.
We also encounter the influence of decorative elements designed by Sergio Fiorentino and Domenico Pellegrino. The Mediterranean colors of the former and the strong sculptural quality of the figures created by the latter adorn the rooms with a blend of domestic warmth and avant-garde flair.
The votive busts of Saint Agatha and Saint Lucy, created by Ninni Pagano—a student of his fellow islander Antonio Sciacca—are arranged in a linear display framed by vintage cement tiles and fine furnishings.
