Artist: Claudio Giulianelli

Title: The city is still far away

Type: certified artist reproduction

Dimensions: 70×50 cm

Support: white DIBOND® aluminum

Year: 2024

Description of the artwork

In The city is still far away, Claudio Giulianelli returns to the heart of his research: the theater of existence as an inner landscape. A female figure with a hieratic bearing occupies the center of the composition, wrapped in a red dress with white stripes that recalls the costumes of the Commedia dell'Arte. The headpiece — a pink structure with branched spikes, almost like coral or aerial roots — stands out against a bright blue sky, giving the figure an aura that is at once festive and arcane.

In her arms, the woman carefully holds a puppet: a smiling Harlequin, in a yellow and black outfit, with a white collar and pointed hat. The gesture is maternal and theatrical at the same time — who holds whom? Who is the puppeteer, who the puppet? Giulianelli leaves the question open, suspending the scene in a fertile and poetic ambiguity.

In the background, a vast landscape: the yellow earth stretches to the horizon, where the sea meets the sky in a thin line. In the distance, barely perceptible, the silhouettes of two sailing ships — the city, perhaps, is still there, beyond the water, beyond time. In the foreground, three soap bubbles float in the air: fragile, iridescent, ephemeral like every performance.

A work of rare narrative elegance, capable of evoking Magritte and De Chirico while maintaining an entirely personal voice.

Technical specifications

An elegant and smooth aluminum panel, with vibrant colors and sharp details. Perfect for modern and minimalist interiors or professional spaces. Durable, UV-resistant, and moisture-resistant.

• Dimensions: 70×50 cm.
• Material: Strong yet lightweight DIBOND® aluminum, with two layers of white aluminum and a black polyethylene core, ideal for large-scale artworks.
• Thickness: 3 mm (0.12") for a strong and rigid base.
• Printing: Direct printing on DIBOND® for bright colors and a matte, anti-reflective finish.
• Finish: White coating with a subtle silky sheen in the lighter areas.
• Hanging kit: included; varies depending on the shipping country.

Shipping and authenticity

The artwork is shipped directly by Micol Art Gallery and is accompanied by:

• Certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery
• Artist documentation
• Professional protective packaging

Claudio Giulianelli is part of the contemporary artists circuit of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte 4R project.

Copyright

The original artwork remains the intellectual property of the artist. Micol Art Gallery operates by virtue of a reproduction authorization agreement that allows: digitization, reproduction on artistic supports, commercialization, and use for cultural purposes. The purchase does not involve the transfer of copyright.

Color rendering

The images on the website are representative of the original. Monitors and devices may reproduce colors differently; slight color variations on the physical print are normal and do not constitute a defect.

Made to order

Each print is produced after the order. Average times: 4–10 business days.

Product characteristics

The prints are artistic reproductions, not industrial products. Small differences in tone or texture are part of the nature of the support. Each print is accompanied by a Micol Art Gallery certificate of artistic provenance.

Packaging and shipping

Protective packaging, shipping from the partner laboratory. Micol Art Gallery remains the commercial and artistic point of contact.

Right of withdrawal

Customized product on request: withdrawal due to change of mind is not provided. Replacement guaranteed for transport damage or documented defects within 48 hours of delivery.

Arte 4R Project

The purchase supports the Arte 4R project: support for artists, cultural dissemination, integration of art into everyday spaces, creative and sustainable regeneration.