A Night of Art and High-Impact Creativity at the 13th World Peace Forum

Hotel de la Paix, Lugano, 22 November 2025

Gala Dinner with Auction for Peace

The 13th World Peace Forum at the iconic Hotel de la Paix in Lugano unfolded as an evening of culture, artistic expression, and visionary dialogue. Hosted by the brilliant Maristella Polli — renowned television author, influential media personality, and a trusted advisor to leading cultural figures — the event welcomed ambassadors, diplomats, political leaders, high-ranking clergy, international journalists, war correspondents, and distinguished VIPs from across the globe.

In this setting of refined excellence and global conversation, artist Ilaria Ratti Salvioni took the stage with a live performance that became one of the evening’s defining moments. Surrounded by an audience accustomed to witnessing impactful cultural contributions, Ilaria brought a rare and powerful energy: a fusion of spiritual expression, contemporary abstraction, and emotional immediacy executed directly on stage.

Her live painting, created in real time before an audience of international decision-makers, quickly became the most anticipated highlight of the evening. As the final strokes settled, the artwork transitioned from performance to centerpiece — entering a charity auction held in front of the entire assembly.

The bidding was swift, competitive, and impressively high. Collectors, diplomats, and patrons engaged in a lively contest, recognizing the uniqueness of acquiring a piece born from the charged atmosphere of the World Peace Forum itself. The final bid reached a great high value, underscoring both the artistic and symbolic weight of the work.

The sale marked a significant moment: a testament to Ilaria Ratti Salvioni’s growing resonance on the international stage, and to the rising market appreciation for her creatively charged, spiritually infused abstract works.

The evening closed with warm congratulations, media interest, and enthusiastic discussions around the impact of art as a bridge between cultures — with Ilaria’s painting and its remarkable auction result standing as one of the most memorable achievements of the night.

A live painting. A prestigious audience. A high-profile auction. A Charity donation. A powerful success.