VisionQuesT 4rosso is pleased to launch the new 2026/2027exhibition season with Roberta Pagano’s solo show, N78ºE15º Svalbard, the coordinates of a frozen world.
The exhibition is part of GENOVA START 2026, the prestigious annual event brought to life through the collaborative synergy of Genoa’s modern and contemporary art galleries. Featuring a circuit of 24 galleries showcasing the work of over 50 national and international artists, the event celebrates the evolution of artistic language from the 20th century to the present day, offering a multidisciplinary perspective spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia expression.
This year’s edition unfolds over a three-day event packed with appointments
- Friday 2 October: the traditional White Night of the Arts from 6 pm to midnight
- Saturday 3 October: opening from 4 pm to 8 pm
- Sunday 4 October: special opening from 10 am to 1 pm
Visitors will be guided along an evocative itinerary through the vibrant heart of Genoa’s historic centre r surrounded by the charm of the Carruggi alleyways and the grandeur of its historic palaces. Through exhibition openings, live performances, and interactive events, visitors can simultaneously admire acclaimed global masterpieces and discover the very latest trends in contemporary art
As VisionQuesT 4rosso we are thrilled to welcome Roberta Pagano to our represented artists, a naturalist and photographer driven by a profound passion for the Arctic, a territory she has explored and documented across numerous journeys over the years. Through her unique lens, we present a selection of works from the project N78° E15° Svalbard, the coordinates of a frozen world.
Roberta’s work explores an infinite colour palette: shades of white, grey, and blue shift continuously with the changing natural light, giving rise to a harmonious monochromatic symphony. Her images evoke a world suspended in time – primordial and ethereal – where time itself seems to stand still, and every single moment feels steeped in wonder.
A Journey to the Edge of the World
The Svalbard Islands, a Norwegian archipelago nestled halfway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole, represent a land of extreme contrasts:
- Polarized Winter: The long winter offers the magnetic and haunting charm of the polar night, illuminated by the glow and magic of the Northern Lights.
- Luminous Summer: The summer season brings an uninterrupted explosion of light, revealing landscapes of rare beauty and hosting iconic wildlife, including polar bears, reindeer, and Arctic foxes that seem to emerge directly from ancient Nordic legends.
Between Fragility and Awareness
Yet, Roberta Pagano’s narrative goes beyond a simple description of a remote and extreme land. Her work brings to light an intricate web of evolutionary relationships, ecosystems, and living creatures, compelling us to become fully aware of their importance. Embedded within landscapes as fragile as they are resilient, these natural elements reveal their deep interconnectedness, reminding us of the fundamental principle that governs every living system.
Her photographs thus tell a story of co-evolution and delicate balance, a theme that today, more than ever, directly touches the history of humanity. Every shot becomes an open invitation to pause, observe, and reflect on the invaluable worth of nature and our own responsibilities: on the role we, as human beings, choose to play each day in protecting or betraying it.
Roberta Pagano: a young Neapolitan nature photographer – though it might be more accurate to call her a “European nature photographer,” given the extent of her professional work across Europe. She, too, trained within the school of Neapolitan naturalists established at the University of Naples Federico II by the late Professor Milone. Her recently published book in English is a collection of photographs and writings exploring the wildlife and landscapes of Svalbard.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
– Archival Fine Art pigment prints, on DBond and white wood frame
cm 70×100 and cm 60×40 edition of 5 + 1a.p.
– Roberta Pagano N78ºE15º Svalbard, the coordinates of a frozen world.
Silvana Editoriale, Editions – 156 pages, 2025