As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026, Italian Capital of Culture, Geely Auto, in collaboration with Galleria Gaburro, presents Beyond the Visible, a project by Chinese artist Liu Bolin, which is coming to Abruzzo for the first time with a new series of performances and photographs dedicated to the region’s iconic landmarks.

At the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio, one of the most iconic monuments representing the historical and spiritual identity of L’Aquila, the public is invited to witness the entire performance live: from the preparation of the body painting to the artist’s gradual blending into the basilica’s architecture, culminating in the creation of the never-before-seen photograph that serves as the final result. A unique opportunity to see up close how Liu Bolin vanishes before the audience’s eyes, blending into one of L’Aquila’s most beloved sites in a performance that explores the relationship between presence and absence, identity and memory.

The photograph taken in L’Aquila will be included in the project’s final exhibition, scheduled for October 2026 at Palazzo Margherita.

THE PERFORMANCE IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, AND ADMISSION IS FREE.