As one of the legendary founding figures of Arte Povera, Michelangelo Pistoletto cemented his name in art history with a practice that has remained fiercely loyal to its radical origins while continuously evolving in form, concept and message to stand the test of time. His latest exhibition, “To Step Beyond,” which recently opened at Lévy Gorvy Dayan’s New York space, is yet another testament to his enduring relevance.

Presented as a museum-style survey, the show has works from 1961 to 2024, offering a sweeping look at his lifelong exploration of art as a living, breathing force. For all its transformations over the decades, Pistoletto’s work has maintained its focus on the fundamental dialectic interplay between the work, the viewer and the world. He has always treated art as a tool—an instrument for provoking reflection on the interdependent dynamics that underpin human existence.