This book documents the artistic output of Luca Monterastelli, showcasing almost all of the sculptures and installations that he produced between 2011 and 2022. With four chapters corresponding to four solo shows that he staged in Milan, Otegem, Antwerp and Naples, the architecture of the book is structured around the photographic documentation of these exhibitions, each introduced with a text written by the artist for the occasion. The centrality of Luca’s writing to the book reflects his way of conceiving the medium of the personal exhibition as a specific narrative context, as a story that takes place between and with the works. This impulse of his towards a metaphorical and imaginary narrative is echoed by the eloquence of the titles of the works, which accompany the images in a story told across the pages. Amid these four main groupings, we find images of individual works, some conceived for group shows, together with an essay by Martin Germann, a conversation between Matilde Guidelli-Guidi and the artist, and my introduction to Luca’s oeuvre. I would like to thank everyone who has channeled their commitment and creativity into the development of this publication: Martin and Matilde for contributing the critical insight that marks out their visions; Lorenzo Mason and Simone Spinazzè for their painstaking efforts to perfect the graphic design of the book; and Edoardo Bonaspetti and Chiara Lupi for the dedication that, as always, characterizes their input. All of these people continuously provide, both to Luca and to me, not only their professionalism but also their friendship. Last but not least, I would like to thank Lia Rumma and Frederick Keteleer for their generous support in bringing this book to life. It is the fruit of the numerous conversations I’ve been lucky enough to have with Luca over many years. Alessandro Rabottini