A curation by Flavio Scaloni, Gallery Manager at Galerie Lo Scalo - The leaf is a powerful artistic motif, representing the cyclical nature of life, growth, and the delicate fragility of the natural world. Symbolically, it stands for renewal and the passage of time, while psychologically, it evokes a sense of tranquility or a reminder of our environmental vulnerability. Artists are drawn to the leaf's intricate veins and organic geometry as a bridge between scientific observation and abstract expression. Since 1950, this theme has moved into the realm of land art and hyper-realism. Ellsworth Kelly explored the purity of botanical form in his "Leaves" series of lithographs (1958), emphasizing line and negative space. Andy Warhol's "Flowers" (1964) often focused on the foliage as a vibrant, rhythmic element of composition. In photography, the world-famous Imogen Cunningham captured the architectural soul of greenery in works like "Leaf Pattern" (1970). This selection celebrates how the leaf remains a vital source of inspiration for contemporary creators.