Un Passaggio per l’Universo – Parco di Collodi

“Un Passaggio per l’Universo” (A Passage to the Universe) is a long-term sculptural project by Paolo Fusi that brings together contemporary art, the imagery of space and a reflection on the future of humanity. The work involves groups of stylised figures in light alloy, made from round aluminium profiles. The human silhouettes, pared down to the essentials, become “waiting stations”: installations placed in different parts of the world, symbols of a collective aspiration to cross the boundaries of the planet.

At the Parco di Collodi, the figure takes on the likeness of Pinocchio, fitting into the historical and narrative context of the place. Turned into a stylised presence and projected towards the universe, the character brings fairy tale, childhood and the imagery of space into dialogue, building a bridge between cultural roots and a possible future.

The project looks beyond the Earth and envisages, in the longer term, transporting and installing one of these figures on celestial bodies such as the Moon or Mars, in collaboration with space agencies and scientific partners. “Un Passaggio per l’Universo” invites us to ask where we are heading as a species, what exploration means, and how human presence, technology and infinite space relate to one another.

The project was launched and is supported, including in its outreach, by the Centro d’Arte La Loggia, which follows its development, promotion and connections with institutions and potential partners.

• Height of individual figures: approx. 100–170 cm
• Overall footprint of the group (4 figures): approx. 150–200 cm²
• Placement: directly on the ground; base optional

Explore the project

A full report on the concept, development stages and aims of “Un Passaggio per l’Universo” is available as a PDF.