Brad Pitt visits art exhibition in Venice alongside female companion and sculptor pal Thomas Houseago who he turned to after Angelina Jolie split
- It was reported in 2017 that the actor, 55, had been creating art with the British sculptor, 47, to channel his heartbreak over his divorce from Angelina, 43
- The Fight Club star was said to have locked himself away in Thomas' Los Angeles art studio two years ago to create a sculpture
- At the time, DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that he had been spending up to 15 hours a day in the studio and listening to playlists of sad songs
- The pair have been friends for some time, and Thomas had been there for Brad after also going through a divorce himself
- Brad's ex Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016 after two years of marriage
- The couple first met while making their 2005 action film Mr. & Mrs. Smith and began publicly dating a few months after the movie premiered
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It was reported in 2017 that he had been creating art with a British sculptor to channel his heartbreak over his divorce from Angelina Jolie.
And two years on, Brad Pitt, 55, proved his friendship with his artist pal Thomas Houseago, 47, is still going strong as they stepped out in Venice, Italy on Tuesday before visiting the Biennale of Art alongside a female companion.
The Fight Club actor cut a casual figure in a camel-coloured T-shirt, black chinos and Garrett Leight sunglasses as he soaked up the Venetian exhibit.
Pals: Brad Pitt visited the Venice Biennale art exhibition on Tuesday alongside a female companion and sculptor pal Thomas Houseago who he turned to after Angelina Jolie split
Sightseeing: Brad proved his friendship with his artist pal Thomas (right) is still going strong
The Oscar-nominated donned a stylish black rain jacket over his over tee and complemented the low-key ensemble with a pair of trainers alongside the woman, who donned a navy trench coat and polo neck.
Inside the art exhibition, the brunette was pictured wearing a lanyard and appeared to be showing the group around, suggesting she could be a tour guide.
Earlier in the day, he donned a grey tweed flat cap and shades while he strolled through the city flanked by Thomas, his partner Muna El Fituri, who is an art therapist, and artist Saul Fletcher.
Complementing his friend's relaxed appearance, Thomas donned an all navy look, including a matching flat cap, days after Brad had premiered his new flick, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood in Cannes.
Chit chat: The brunette smiled as she chatted to the star
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Last week Brad Pitt was groomed to the max as he hit the red carpet in Cannes for the premiere of One Upon A Time In Hollywood, but here the movie star was back to his signature artsy self.
Brad kept it casual yet cool in a camel-colored T-shirt, black chinos, white sneakers and a newsboy hat. A pair of Garrett Leight Calabar sunglasses in Champagne finish the look with a heavy dose of star power.
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Guiding them: She guided the group towards a private taxi boat
Follow: The group was made up of (L-R): Saul Fletcher, Muna El Fituri, Thomas and Brad
Wave: Brad happily waved to fans as he left the venue
All over: Brad and Angelina Jolie shocked the world when they announced their plans to divorce in September 2016
It was reported in 2017 that Thomas had helped Brad channel his heartbreak over his divorce from Angelina Jolie, 43.
The actor was said to have locked himself away in a Los Angeles art studio in March 2017 to create a sculpture under the direction of his friend Thomas.
At the time, DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that he had been spending up to 15 hours a day in the studio working until the early hours of the morning and listening to playlists of sad songs.
A source said at the time: 'Brad is joined by Thomas and his team of assistants but once darkness falls everybody else leaves and he stays behind, making the art space his own.
'He spends all night working on his art and listening to emotional songs.
Standing tall: Inside the art exhibition, the mystery female was pictured wearing a lanyard and appeared to be showing the group around, suggesting she could be a tour guide
Casual: The Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor soaked up the Italian city's sights
Low-key: The Oscar-nominated donned a stylish black rain jacket over his over tee
Walk this way: He complemented the low-key ensemble with a pair of trainers
Chilled: Keeping to his low-key theme, he donned a grey tweed flat cap and shades
Mane attraction: He covered up his trademark mane strolling through the city
'Everybody knows it's related to what's going on with him personally, but nobody says anything. He's a quiet guy, and very humble. He's learning at a fast pace.
'Art is a way for him to concentrate on one thing, taking his mind off everything else. He'd rather do that and be constructive than go out partying.'
The star's art soundtrack included songs by indie singer Bon Iver, and breakup track Just To Satisfy You by Waylon Jennings.
Lyrics to the latter song include: 'How many hearts must break, how many will it take. To satisfy you, just to satisfy you. Another love, another fool. To play your game.'
Hanging out: He strolled through the city flanked by his pals
Friends: Fellow artist Saul Fletcher joined him for the trip
Matching: Complementing his friend's relaxed appearance, Thomas donned an all navy look alongside his partner Muna
Helping hand: It was reported in 2017 that Thomas had helped Brad channel his heartbreak over his divorce from Angelina Jolie, 43
Art: The actor was said to have locked himself away in a Los Angeles art studio in March 2017 to create a sculpture under the direction of his friend Thomas
Seas the day: Brad and his pals got a taxi boat through the city
Before starting his artistic journey, Brad made a rare appearance at a public talk between Thomas and their mutual friend Flea – bass player in the Red Hot Chili Peppers - in downtown Los Angeles.
The 2017 event was particularly resonant for Brad as Thomas spoke in depth about his own personal struggles.
He told Brad and the rest of the audience: 'You need that darkness and doubt as a motivator … recently I've come to really like that broken guy and take care of him.'
Soaking it up: Later in the day, Brad was pictured visiting some exhibitions at the Biennale of Art in Venice
Standing: He was joined outside the venue with pal Thomas' partner
Wrapped up: He wrapped his overcoat around his waist while checking out the gallery
The pair have been friends for some time, and Thomas has been there for Brad after also going through a divorce himself.
Thomas went on to explain the 'infinite magic of art', adding: 'When you have that trauma and have that anxiety, you have that push … it gets you off planet earth, and through the atmosphere really fast.'
According to an onlooker at the time, Brad attended the event with a group of buddies and looked deep in thought. He later appeared sombre with his head down, glued to his cell phone. Weeks later he'd started his project with Thomas.
Layers: Brad layered his T-shirt over a long-sleeved white top
Checking it out: Brad peered at his mobile phone after taking a look around the exhibits
Brad's ex Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016, two years after they got married in France.
The couple first met while making their 2005 action film Mr. & Mrs. Smith and began publicly dating a few months after the movie premiered.
They are also parents to Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, Zahara, 14, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
Sculpting a new future: At the time, DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that he had been spending up to 15 hours a day in the studio working until the early hours of the morning and listening to playlists of sad songs
Arrival: The day before his walking tour of Venice, Brad jetted into the picturesque city
