Editorial. A “telling” image

Abstract

The editorial by Roberto de Rubertis introduces an issue of “XY” dedicated to the memory of Lucio Saffaro, a multifaceted twentieth-century figure whose work spanned painting, poetry, mathematics, philosophy, and writing. The text reflects on the power of images not merely as forms of representation, but as instruments of thought: visual forms capable of communicating, evoking, connecting ideas, and opening up new interpretative possibilities. From this perspective, the journal continues its exploration into the role of images in art, science and contemporary culture. The ‘telling’ image becomes the symbol of a broader vision: a language able to go beyond immediate perception, support invention and give shape to deep thought.