Maria Teresa De Gregorio
Councillor for Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Treviso

Conceived as a sensory and emotional journey backward through time, spanning Europe and America, this exhibition brings together around sixty masterpieces from the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio, United States.

This is the curatorial project behind the prestigious exhibition From Picasso to Van Gogh: Stories of Painting from Abstraction to Impressionism, hosted by the City of Treviso thanks to its curator, Treviso native Marco Goldin.

An extraordinary selection of paintings from Picasso to Van Gogh, all masterpieces spanning from the second half of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, offering a true lesson in art history. The exhibition unfolds room by room within the splendid Santa Caterina museum, painting by painting, in a succession of numerous masterpieces so rich that it is difficult to name them all. The Municipal Administration is therefore delighted to present this new opportunity to engage with the finest painting, confident that the exhibition represents a source of spiritual and cultural enrichment for all who choose to step through the doors of the Santa Caterina Museum.

The realization of a cultural project of this magnitude has also been made possible thanks to the collaboration and essential support of numerous organizations that have chosen to invest in culture as a driver of social and civil growth, fostering a dialogue between tradition, creativity, and innovation. Their contribution reflects a forward-looking vision: the awareness that art is not merely a heritage to be preserved, but a living resource to be shared through a public-private partnership—not simple patronage, but a full cultural investment.

In our territory, in fact, the relationship between culture and business represents a strong bond, as these two aspects are defining features of our community: a substantial and precious cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, which finds in the well-established entrepreneurial network an ideal partner.

This represents a great opportunity for the city, which is preparing to strengthen not only its role in the national tourism landscape but also to establish an important cultural reference point for the region, capable of attracting talent, tourism, and new resources—an important occasion to enrich the city’s cultural offerings.

Treviso is ready to experience a major event celebrating art, internationality, and culture.

To all the organizations that believed in this project, we extend our heartfelt thanks; their commitment to this exhibition allows visitors to experience a unique journey of wonder, discovery, and reflection.

A special thanks to Marco Goldin for the extraordinary sensitivity with which he has guided this journey.

Maria Teresa De Gregorio
Councilor for Culture and Tourism of the City of Treviso