Perched on the spur of the village, the Fountain by Franco Assetto is a water sculpture that speaks of kindness, memory, and contemporary beauty. Conceived and created by the artist himself, it is a gift that reflects Assetto’s deep bond with Frontino, a place where he found peace and inspiration far from his life in the United States.
Built at his own expense, with the support of his American-born wife, the fountain is symbolically dedicated to the elementary school teacher and to Caterina Remies Forlani—beloved figures of the local community. Water flows among stones that recall the shape of the village and its medieval architecture, transforming the small square into an oasis suspended between art and nature.
Designed as a kind of “counter-altar” to the medieval Torrione that overlooks it, the fountain brings contemporaneity into a historic setting, with elegance and respect. The play of water seems to perform a small visual symphony, evoking the Renaissance spirit where past and present meet.
Here, among ancient cobblestones and shimmering water, the artistic gesture becomes a communal gesture. Assetto did not simply build a fountain: he planted beauty, grace, and memory—for the village, for its visitors, for those seeking an experience that unites art, nature, and authenticity.
Mu.Mont invites you to pause here, letting the sound of the water accompany your visit. It is a place that welcomes with grace, speaking of care and of an art that does not display itself, but uplifts.
