Roberson Museum Unveils Orazio Salati’s Life in Art

The Roberson Museum is going to do something really special. Starting October 4th, 2025, you can step into Uncovering the Surface, a brand-new exhibition that looks back at the career of

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If you’ve ever seen his work, you know his use of oils and abstract style will make you stop and stare. This time, you will get the full picture of his journey, with pieces that stretch across more than five decades.

Seven Stages of a Creative Life

Salati isn’t just hanging a few paintings. He has mapped out seven different periods of his career, showing how his approach to nature, landscapes, and the human form has changed over the years. It’s like flipping through a visual diary that tells a different part of his story.

The Artist’s Own Words

Orazio describes this retrospective as both exhilarating and scary:
“Exploring the many layers of my life through art has been a passion, a delight, and a struggle, frightening at times, but nevertheless, Uncovering the Surface has been my life’s journey.”

Mark Your Calendar

The exhibition starts with a public reception on Saturday, October 4th, from noon to 4 p.m. It’s your chance to get a first look and take in the atmosphere. Bonus: If you’re a Roberson member, you get  a preview night on Thursday, October 2nd, where you can meet the artist before the doors officially open.

Don’t Miss It

This isn’t just another gallery showing it’s a once-in-a-lifetime look at the life’s work of one of the region’s most respected artists. The show runs through April 12th, 2026, so you’ve got plenty of time to stop by, but you’ll want to put it on your calendar now.