Alba
Alba is the driving force behind our stories. It is where the restaurants La Piola and Piazza Duomo take place. Gastronomy and creativity come together: La Piola is home to Kiki Smith’s works “My happy dream” and “La Speranza”, whilst Piazza Duomo features a fresco by Francesco Clemente. This intertwining of art, cuisine and hospitality reflects our commitment to making space for contemporary creativity within the culture and experience of the Langhe.
Francesco Clemente | 2007
The fresco
Piazza Duomo Restaurant, Alba
Two years after Piazza Duomo opened, Francesco Clemente painted a fresco in the restaurant’s main dining room. The work, instinctive and hybrid, combines elements typical of the artist’s style with details from the Langhe, such as vine leaves, creating a dialogue between art and the local landscape.
Kiki smith | 2014-2016
“My happy dream” and “La Speranza”
La Piola, Alba
At La Piola, the artworks of Kiki Smith welcome guests: a poetic drawing on the entrance wall and two chandeliers resembling aviaries inside. Each project begins as a small idea and grows into something vibrant, where art and context come together.
Various artists | Since 2005
The Artist’s Plates
La Piola, Alba
The collaboration with various artists has transformed La Piola into a miniature art gallery. The dining experience is enhanced by the Artist’s Plates: 39 works by 12 artists that bring life and colour to the restaurant’s tables.
