Michelangelo Pistoletto rose to prominence in Italy as part of the Arte Povera movement and became known for his use of mirrored surfaces and commonplace materials to create dynamic, reflective artworks that are activated by the viewer. A work in Glenstone’s collection, Tenda di fili elettrici, 1967, translated loosely as Electric Wire Curtain, is composed of electrical cords ending in illuminated light bulbs. Tenda di fili elettrici hangs upside down across a doorway, creating a liminal space for the viewer to pass through.

–Ariana Kaye, from the Glenstone Field Guide