“The Kiss of Judas. Gianfranco Meggiato”:
An unprecedented comparison with Giotto in Padua hallmarking a return to plasticity and a new Humanism
2 October 2025 – 31 March 2026
Padua is home to a wide-ranging public art project bringing ancient and contemporary together, involving Giotto’s figurative revolution and Gianfranco Meggiato’s monumental sculpture. 2 October 2025-31 March 2026: the historic centre and suburbs of Padua will be the stage for a distributed exhibition titled The Kiss of Judas – The Return to Plasticity. Meggiato-Giotto, curated by Jon Wood and Nicola Galvan. The event is promoted by Padua City Council.