This installation is part of a non-profit initiative aimed at supporting local communities and tourism through large-scale art installations.
The project was inspired by designer Chris Bangle, who built the first giant bench in Clavesana in 2010.
The bench is painted yellow to represent the color of the local grapes or sunflowers common to the Monferrato landscape.
There are over 300 Big Benches installed globally, but #41 remains one of the most visited due to its positioning in the UNESCO-recognized Monferrato wine region.
Big Bench #41 is a giant-sized, yellow-painted bench positioned on a scenic hilltop in Rosignano Monferrato, part of the wider Big Bench Community Project founded by Chris Bangle. The structure stands as a public art installation designed to encourage visitors to experience the local landscape from an elevated perspective. It is situated on the Strada Madonna delle Grazie, overlooking the rolling vineyard landscapes of the Piedmont region. The bench is built at a scale that forces adults to climb to sit, replicating the perspective of a child. It serves as a designated passport stamping station for participants of the Big Bench initiative.
Directly in front of the bench to capture the full scale of the structure against the panoramic backdrop of the Piedmont hills.
Bring your official Big Bench passport to collect the unique stamp associated with this specific location.
The area is primarily dirt and grass paths, so choose footwear suitable for uneven, outdoor terrain.
Carry plenty of water as there are no immediate commercial facilities or vendors at the bench site itself.
Attempting to reach the bench in a low-clearance vehicle if recent heavy rains have made the gravel access road muddy.
