Present at the international “ARTE FIERA” Bologna, Italy (1996 – 1997 – 1998 – 1999 – 2000) with the Guastalla Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery Livorno-Milano. In 1997, participates at the international “MIART” Review at Milan with the Guastalla Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery of Livorno and the Studio G Art Gallery of Milan. This series of major shows in Italy, Japan and Portugal establish the start of a new period for Francesco Pelleschi, where his work become solidified at international levels.
In 1998, the joint venture with Galerie Elektra in Sausalito, San Francisco, California, initiate a period of heightened success and affirmation for the artist. Since then, his works have been on permanent display at Galeria Elektra, and the collaboration continues to this day. In 1999, organizes a personal exhibition at Galerie Elektra in Sausalito, San Francisco, California: Terrestrial Harmonies. Jean Audigier interviews the artist in his Italian studio.