The Fiat became the canvas as renowned Italian artists used the new 500 as both inspiration and the canvas itself.December 03, 2010
Exhibitalia is a 15,000-square-feet exhibit featuring a selection of Italian art, design, fashion and culture. Curated by renowed art critic and director of Italy's Lu C.C.A. Center of Contemporary Arts Maurizio Vanni, the pavilion showcases more than 200 artworks, 40 artists and 150 yards of mobile walls, a platform for video art and a bar lounge.
The exhibit is made possible due to the support from FIAT North America, Ducati Miami and SEA Milano Airports.
The Fiat 500 is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011.
Press ReleaseThe Fiat 500 Inspires Artists at Exhibitalia in Miami
December 3, 2010 , Miami - The new Fiat 500 serves as inspiration for artists participating in Exhibitalia, a four day live exhibition that features a selection of Italian art, design, fashion and culture and that takes place at the Art Basel in Miami. Renowned artists, as well as two student art teams from the University of Miami, use the new Fiat 500 as both inspiration and canvas. Christian Balzano takes his design inspiration to the entire body of the Fiat 500.