From the Founder: How Ariete Art Created Solar Loop for One Night
A Gala Where Every Detail Mattered
Alessandro, owner of Ariete Art, arrived in Marseille with one clear goal: to show what his team is capable of and to do it on exactly this kind of stage, through sculpture. Ariete Art and La Revue Exclusive already had a shared history — the company had been a partner of the magazine since its very first issue. This time, they decided to go further: not just a presence in the publication, but full participation in the gala as an event partner
The evening took place on the private terrace of Hôtel Villa M-Marseille, closed to a general audience: collectors, architects, and business figures only. A space where every detail carries weight and there is no room for mediocrity — and Solar Loop fits perfectly
"There was great emotion — many people were moved by our sculpture, by what we made," he said. For Ariete Art, this was more than a standard event appearance: "This evening was very significant for us — to show exceptional Italian work. A product of a certain quality, a high level, one that gives you emotion and carries something meaningful"
Italian Craft at Its Core
"Every small piece, every centimetre of this sculpture is made by hand," he said. Not in the way the word is sometimes used to paper over the truth — but literally: every detail, every centimetre shaped by the hands of craftsmen and their tools
The material is Infinity Steel, a premium polished stainless steel built for outdoor use, demanding in its precision and unforgiving of error. Alessandro describes the process as a demanding path from the first concept and sketch, through the scale model, to the final production
"It is something very precious and carries significant value — for us, and for this event"
Speed Without Sacrifice
When Ariete Art learned about the gala, they had two months and every single day of them was put to use
Around 35 people worked to bring Solar Loop to life on time: designers, craftspeople, the production team. No compromises. Only the quality that defines Ariete Art's work and that does not change because the deadline is tight
Alessandro is direct about what this means: "I am very proud of this work — of what we achieved in such a short time. This is our strength"
What This Work Stands For
The gala ended, but the impression Solar Loop left that evening did not end with it. Before the night was over, some guests were already thinking beyond the terrace picturing the sculpture in their own space. A private residence, a hotel lobby, a courtyard
That kind of response is not something you plan. It simply happens when the work is right
Watch the full interview with Alessandro below
