Una curatela di Flavio Scaloni, Gallery Manager presso Galerie Lo Scalo – The enduring appeal of the lemon in art stems from its unique duality: its vibrant, sun-drenched yellow colour and its sharp, sour taste. This inherent tension makes the fruit a rich symbol, frequently associated with both vitality, luxury (as a once-exotic import), and the bittersweet nature of life. Its inclusion in still life often carried a "vanitas" warning about the fleeting nature of pleasure. Post-1950, artists continued to be inspired by its graphic qualities and symbolic potential. Pop Art master Roy Lichtenstein tackled the theme in his signature Ben-Day dots style, notably in works like Still Life with Lemon and Glass (1974). Conceptual artist and sculptor Donald Sultan utilized the fruit's bold shape and contrasting colours in pieces such as Black Lemons, March 21 1985 (1985). For photography, the subject's texture and colour contrast offer endless exploration; a world-famous example is the pre-1950 but influential work [Still-life with Lemon and Pear] (ca. 1929) by Bauhaus photographer Florence Henri, whose use of mirrors plays with reality and reflection, demonstrating the fruit's powerful visual impact across all mediums.