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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Open Houses - Cultural Residences
DESCRIPTION:On the last Sunday of the month\, L’Aquila’s private cultural heritage takes center stage with “Palazzi Aperti\,” an initiative organized by ADSI Abruzzo andthe Angelo de Nardis ETS Association. As part of L’Aquila’s designation as the Italian Capital of Culture\, the event offers a chance to discover the widespread beauty hidden behind the doors of L’Aquila’s palaces. A new feature of the July 26 opening will be the guided tour “Singing Stones—Symbols and Messages of L’Aquila’s Courtyards.” Among the most distinctive features of L’Aquila’s historic palaces is\, in fact\, the culture of the courtyard: sometimes a grand entrance hall\, sometimes an intimate cloister\, sometimes punctuated by arcades and terraces\, and sometimes a silent guardian of ancient legacies. For this reason\, the “Palazzi Aperti” program must include a tour that allows visitors to discover some of the most significant courtyards\, looking beyond mere architectural details: searching for the animals and symbols hidden among the leaves on the capitals\, recognizing the most ancient motifs concealed beneath the sumptuous layers of white stone\, and discerning coats of arms and emblems—especially when they become messages meant to transcend the centuries.    \nThe day will conclude in a courtyard—that of the 14th-century Palazzo Piccirilli-Bucciarelli\, which houses some of L’Aquila’s most precious medieval artifacts—with the concert “Naples and Abruzzo—The Abruzzese Masters of the Romanza in Naples.” The concert\, which is free to the public\, is organized bythe Euterpe Music Association.  \nDue to high demand\, Palazzo Nardis—which has been inhabited by the same family for 750 years and still preserves artifacts and furnishings from bygone eras—will also reopen its doors for guided tours\, as well as Palazzo Alfieri\, an extraordinary Renaissance palace preserved in its 15th-century form\, now cared for by the Franciscan sisters of the Santa Maria degli Angeli Institute. \nFinally\, there will be the usual guided tours of the art spaces at Palazzo Benedetti\, whose frescoed halls are currently hosting the exhibition “With Hands Stained with Earth\, I Kissed You” by Lea Contestabile\, as well as at the Oratory of the Knights of Nardis\, a masterpiece of Abruzzese Baroque architecture. In the same oratory\, at 6:00 p.m.\, Silvia Mantini will give a lecture\, organized by Archeoclub L’Aquila\, titled “Society and Culture in L’Aquila During the Spanish Period.” Reservations for the lecture can be made by emailing archeoclublaquila@gmail.com.   \nDETAILED PROGRAM\nGUIDED TOURS \n\nWalking Tour : “Singing Stones” – Symbols and Messages from L’Aquila’s Courtyards | 5:00 p.m.\nPalazzo Nardis – Via San Marciano\, 9 | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.\nPalazzo Alfieri – Via Fortebraccio\, 54 | 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.\nOratory of the Knights of Nardis – Via San Marciano | 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.\nPalazzo Benedetti – Via Sassa\, 15 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4–8 p.m. (includes a guided tour of the temporary exhibition “With My Hands Stained with Earth\, I Kissed You” by Lea Contestabile)\n\nCONFERENCE \nOratory of the Knights of Nardis | 6:00 p.m.\nSOCIETY AND CULTURE IN L’AQUILA DURING THE SPANISH PERIOD (16th–17th CENTURIES)\nSilvia Mantini (University of L’Aquila)\nOrganized by Archeoclub L’Aquila \nCONCERT \nPalazzo Piccirilli-Bucciarelli | 9:00 p.m.\nNAPLES AND THE ABRUZZO – The Abruzzo Masters of the Romanza in Naples\nJolanta Stanelyte\, soprano · Francesco Marsiglia\, tenor · Guido Galterio\, piano\nOrganized by the Associazione Musicale Euterpe
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-cultural-residences-3/
LOCATION:Historic Center of L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
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SUMMARY:Open Houses - Cultural Residences
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 28—as on every last Sunday of the month—” Open Palaces” returns – Cultural Residences: an invitation to step outside the city limits and rediscover L’Aquila through its historic palaces\, noble residences\, courtyards\, and historic spaces that have contributed\, over the centuries\, to shaping the urban and social identity of the capital of Abruzzo. \nIn addition to venues that were already “sold out” on previous Sundays (such asthe Oratorio de Nardis and the splendid Palazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti and  Palazzo Alfieri)\, on June 28\, the halls on the main floor of Palazzo Nardis will be included for the first time\, where visitors will be able to view the exhibition “Uniforms\, Decorations\, and Documents on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher\,” curated by Paolo Giuliani and organized in memory of Baron Angelo de Nardis. Thanks to the generous cooperation of the Capuchin Friars Minor\, visitors will also be able to access the ancient and precious Convent of Santa Chiara\, a place of spirituality older than the city of L’Aquila itself.  \nThe day will conclude with additional activities in historic buildings\, thanks to collaborations with cultural organizations in L’Aquila: at 6:00 p.m.\, the Archeoclub L’Aquila will host the lecture “Aquila Angioina\,” presented by Alessio Rotellini\, in the Benedict XVI Hallof the Institute of Religious Sciences\, located inthe historic Palazzo del Dottor Torquato de Nardis on Via San Marciano (reservations required via email at archeoclublaquila@gmail.com). At 9:00 p.m.\, the Euterpe Music Association will present the“Aires” concert in the picturesque setting of the courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti ( on Via Santa Giusta)\, featuring Betty Garcés\, soprano\, and Antonia Valente\, piano (music by Berg\, Korngold\, Lecuona\, Villa-Lobos\, and Montsalvatge. Free admission while seats last).  \nDETAILED SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY \nGUIDED TOURS \n\nPalazzo Nardis ( Via San Marciano\, 9) | Guided tours every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (including a visit to the temporary exhibition “Uniforms\, Decorations\, and Documents on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher”)\nOratory of the Knights of Nardis (Via San Marciano) | 12:00 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 4:00 p.m .\nPalazzo Alfieri (Via Fortebraccio\, 54) | 10:30 a.m. and  12:00 p.m.\nPalazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti (Via Sassa\, 15) | 10:00 a. m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.\nConvent of Santa Chiara ( Via Borgo Rivera) | 3:30 p.m.\n\nAll guided tours can be booked—with a donation of your choice to secure your reservation—at palazziaperti.com (for information: info@welcomeaq.com\, tel. 0862 295927 – 379 1508492). Throughout the day\, visitors are welcome to explore the courtyards of participating buildings on their own. \nCONFERENCE 6:00 p.m . – Benedict XVI Hall\, Higher Institute of Religious Sciences\, formerly the Palazzo del Dottor Torquato de Nardis (Via San Marciano\, 27). L’Aquila Angioina Speaker : Alessio Rotellini. Organized by Archeoclub L’Aquila. Reservations required: archeoclublaquila@gmail.com   \nCONCERT 9:00 p.m. – Courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti (Via Santa Giusta\, 10).“Aires\,” featuring Betty Garcés\, soprano\, and Antonia Valente\, piano (Music by Berg\, Korngold\, Lecuona\, Villa-Lobos\, and Montsalvatge). Free admission while seats last.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-cultural-residences-2/
LOCATION:De Nardis Palace\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition,In the Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260620T180000
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition will close with a discussion between Professor Matteo Casari\, who teaches “History of Theater in Asia” and “Performing Cultures of Asia” at the University of Bologna\, and photographer Fabio Massimo Fioravanti on Japanese theater. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-6/
LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:Claudia Iazzetta\, Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at the University of Naples “L’Orientale\,” gave a lecture titled: “Like a Blade of Grass Floating in Water: Komachi and Other Female Characters in Nō Theater.” \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-5/
LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
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SUMMARY:"Ecce Homo" by Antonello da Messina | Opening
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the National Museum of Abruzzo – MuNDA is inaugurating the permanent exhibitionof Antonello da Messina’s *Ecce Homo*\, a small double-sided panel—painted on both sides—which became part of the national heritage in February 2026 and was added to the museum’s collections under inventory number OPS 2800. \nThe work was first presented in 1981 by art historian Federico Zeri during a conference dedicated to Antonello da Messina. Its extremely small size and the presence of two devotional images suggest that the panel was intended for private devotion: it is plausible that the owner carried it with him\, kept in a small cloth or leather case\, using it as an aid for meditation and personal prayer.  \nThe front depicts the*Ecce Homo*\, Christ presented to the people after the flagellation. The reverse side depicts Saint Jerome kneeling in a desert landscape\, praying before a small crucifix embedded in the rock. The severe wear on this side of the panel suggests that it was frequently kissed during prayer\, a common practice in late-medieval private devotion.   \nThe acquisition of *Ecce Homo* enriches MuNDA’s collection and reaffirms the role of *L’Aquila 2026* as an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the nation’s historical and artistic heritage.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/ecce-homo-by-antonello-da-messina-opening/
LOCATION:MuNDA – National Museum of Abruzzo\, Benedetto Croce Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="MuNDA - National Museum of Abruzzo":MAILTO:mn-abr@cultura.gov.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
CREATED:20251216T095820Z
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SUMMARY:Open Palaces - The Baccano Ensemble in Concert at Palazzo Chiarizia and the Oratorio de Nardis
DESCRIPTION:Concert: “Made in Abruzzo: Folk Songs and Other Popular Melodies” \nBaccano Ensemble with\nFederico Di Luciano\, First Violin\nMargherita Palmieri\, second violin\nPaolo Capanna\, viola\nFilippo Di Domenico\, cello \nThe Ensemble Baccano string quartet takes center stage in a journey that weaves together classical music and its roots. The musical program is entirely based on the relationship between folk music and the classical tradition.\nThe concert will be held in historic residences in L’Aquila\, as a result of the collaboration between the ensemble and ADSI Abruzzo\, united by a shared desire to promote Abruzzo’s cultural heritage.  \nThe concert will be repeated at 6:00 p.m. at the Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis. \nMusic Program \nB. Bartók (1881–1945) / Hungary–Romania\nRomanian Folk Dances\nJoc cu bâtǎ (Stick Dance)\nBrâul (Sash Dance)\nPê-loc (Dance on the Spot)\nBuciumeana (Horn Dance)\nPoargǎ româneascǎ (Romanian Polka)\nMǎ runţel (Fast Dance) \nN. Di Giovanni (1995) / Italy vs. Brazil\n: What’s Happening? \nDanish String Quartet / Denmark\n\, “As I Walked Out” \nSir J. Rutter (1945) / England\nSuite for Strings\nA-Roving\nI Have a Bonnet Trimmed with Blue\nO Waly\, Waly\nDashing Away with the Smoothing Iron \nThe Baccano Ensemble is the youth instrumental ensemble of Identità Musicali ETS\, an association founded in Abruzzo in 2021 with the goal of bringing together young musicians from the region. From its very name\, the association seeks to embody a quest that\, through the language of classical music\, aims to offer a framework of values and approaches in which musicians and audiences alike can recognize their own identities. The project embodies the desire to strengthen ties with the region where many began their artistic journey\, creating job opportunities and promoting the local heritage\, which consists of cultural assets and traditions. Through its concerts\, the association seeks to foster “everyday” classical music—one capable of finding its place even in a complex region—a cultural offering that does not wait for ideal conditions but works to create them.    \nRESERVATION REQUIRED on Eventbrite
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-palaces-the-baccano-ensemble-in-concert-at-palazzo-chiarizia-and-the-oratorio-de-nardis/
LOCATION:Chiarizia Palace\, Via Cascina\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
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SUMMARY:Open Houses - Cultural Residences
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 24\, the National Day of Historic Homes returns throughout Italy\, organized bythe Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI). In L’Aquila\, the event takes on special significance\, as it is part of the “Open Palaces – Cultural Residences” project\, which brings dozens of historic palaces in L’Aquila into the network of the Capital of Culture. Thirty buildings across the city will open their doors for guided and self-guided tours\, as well as historical reenactments\, exhibitions\, concerts\, and conferences.   \nThe event offers a unique opportunity to visit sites of extraordinary historical value—often inaccessible or off the beaten path—and to experience firsthand a heritage that constitutes Italy’s largest open-air museum. The theme chosen for the 2026 edition\, “Guardians of the Future. A Living Heritage for a Shared Value\,” highlights the fundamental role of protecting and promoting private historical and architectural heritage: cultural assets that preserve the identity of local areas and continue to generate cultural\, social\, and economic value for communities.  \nGROUP GUIDED TOURS – No reservation required\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nBUILDINGS\nADDRESSES\n\n\n\n\n“Le Cancelle” Renaissance House\nVia Simeonibus\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Alfieri\nVia Fortebraccio\, 54\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Benedetti\nVia Sassa\, 15 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nBonanni-Cipolloni-Cannella Palace\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 9\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nCamponeschi Palace\nPiazza Santa Margherita\, 2\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Cappa – Cappelli\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 23\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Carli Benedetti\nVia Accursio\, 17\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Di Paola\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 95\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nDragonetti Palace\nVia Santa Giusta\, 6\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Fibbioni\nVia S. Bernardino\, 1\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Margherita\nPiazza del Palazzo\, 67100 L’Aquila\, AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Nardis\nVia S. Marciano\, 67100 L’Aquila\, AQ\n\n\nOratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis\nVia S. Marciano\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nHigher Institute of Religious Sciences—formerly the residence of Dr. Torquato\nVia Vetoio\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\n\nOPEN COURTYARDS\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nBUILDINGS\nADDRESSES\n\n\n\n\nAlfieri Dragonetti de Torres Palace\nPiazza Santa Giusta\, 2\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Ardinghelli\nVia Pavesi\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nBucciarelli Palace\nVia Sassa\, 40\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nBurri-Gatti Palace\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 111\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Carli “dei pavoni”\nVia Paganica\, 18\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nCiolina-Ciampella Palace\nCorso Principe Umberto\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nGagliardi-Sardi-Nardis Palace\nVia S. Flaviano\, 67100 L’Aquila\, AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Lely – Gualtieri\nVia Paganica\, 66\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Manieri\nVia Bazzano\, 2\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nNatellis-Alessandri Palace\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele II\, 118\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Santospago – Dragonetti\nVia Fortebraccio\, 12\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\n\nCONCERTS \nPalazzo Chiarizia – 12:00 p.m. – Ensemble Baccano\, music by Bartók\, Rutter\, and others.\nOratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis – 6:00 p.m. – Ensemble Baccano\, music by Bartók\, Rutter\, and others. \nReservations are required on Eventbrite. \nEXHIBITIONS\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nRenaissance house “Le Cancelle” (“Ju Sbannmend”: historic Abruzzese blankets)\nPalazzo Ciccozzi (Generoso Spagnuolo) \nHISTORICAL REENACTMENT \nOrganized by the Prometeo Historical Group of Castel Sant’Angelo\, at Palazzo Dragonetti\, Palazzo Burri-Gatti\, and the Cancelle.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-cultural-residences/
LOCATION:De Nardis Palace\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:A meeting with artist Keiko Udaka\, who will demonstrate the art of creating a Nō mask\, blending tradition and innovation. \nNō is a dramatic theatrical form consisting of music\, singing\, mimetic movements\, and dance\, passed down from master to disciple since its inception in the late 14th century. Through its masks\, Nō theater explores human emotions: love\, jealousy\, anger\, ferocity\, passion\, betrayal\, redemption\, and death.\nThe Giorgio de Marchis Foundation has decided to feature Nō theater as part of L’Aquila’s bid to become the Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, offering the opportunity to experience this supreme expression of Eastern culture—an experience that is otherwise very rare\, if not impossible\, outside of Japan.  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-4/
LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of the project “Nanakorobi Yaoki: Fall Seven Times\, Get Up the Eighth\,” featuring the opening of the exhibition “Imagining the Invisible” by Fabio Massimo Fioravanti\, in the presence of Giorgio Amitrano\, professor of Japanese Language and Literature at the University of Naples – L’Orientale. \nThe exhibition features a selection of photographs of NŌ theater by Fabio Massimo Fioravanti\, alongside 40 ukiyo-e prints by Tsukioka Kogyo (on display for the first time in Italy)\, created between the 19th and 20th centuries\, NŌ masks by artist Keiko Udaka\, along with several stage costumes and fans\, and the shimai (short dance) performed by shite and shihan Monique Arnaud. \nThe Nanakorobi Yaoki project—“Fall Seven Times\, Get Up the Eighth”—is divided into two phases: the first\, from May 16 to June 20\, is dedicated to Noh theater; the second\, from July 2 to September 4\, is dedicated to contemporary Japanese visual art\, featuring the works of Shu Takahashi. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-3/
LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
CREATED:20260514T092116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T092116Z
UID:6888-1778803200-1780271999@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:DEEP DOWN. Throw your soul into every open door.
DESCRIPTION:MU.SP.A.C. (Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art)\, in close collaboration withthe Academy of Fine Arts of L’Aquila\, presents  “DEEP DOWN – Throw Your Soul into Every Open Door.” The exhibition\, part of the “COSTRUIRE CULTURA. 41 Years of Art in L’Aquila” project for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, originated as the final project of students from the School of Art Education and Communication\, offering a fresh and profound perspective on the contemporary art scene.  \nDrawing inspiration from the emotional resonance of contemporary music\, the exhibition takes the form of a collective exploration of the private sphere and identity. Through painting\, sculpture\, and multimedia\, nine emerging artists bring to light memories\, family ties\, and wounds\, transforming personal experience into a universal narrative. The exhibition unfolds along four fundamental themes— Identity\, Memory\, Body\, and Profound Dimension —presenting the inner gaze as a necessary act of resistance in a fragmented present. Supported by the City of L’Aquila and the Carispaq Foundation\, the exhibition invites the public to courageously navigate the invisible spaces of human existence.    \nFREE ADMISSION \nHOURS: Tuesday through Saturday | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — by appointment only
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/deep-down-throw-your-soul-into-every-open-door/
LOCATION:MU.SP.A.C. – Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art\, Via Ficara\, Piazza D'Arti\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
CREATED:20251216T094458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T094458Z
UID:6449-1777161600-1777247999@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Open Houses - Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 26\, marks the return of “Palazzi Aperti\,” the fourth event in a packed calendar that opens the city’s most beautiful historic residences to the public. \nThe highlight of the day is the Church of San Filippo (Via Cavour)\, which has just reopened to the public following extensive post-earthquake restoration work: Guided tours (every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) will allow visitors to once again admire one of L’Aquila’s Baroque gems\, now restored to the community. \nThis day will allow you to visit\, in a single itinerary\, the two main gems of L’Aquila’s Baroque architecture: the  Church of San Filippo andthe Oratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis (Via San Marciano). Both are linked to the figure of the Venerable Baldassarre de Nardis\, founder of the Congregation of the Oratory in L’Aquila: after his death\, the community he had established built the Church of San Filippo\, while his grandchildren\, inspired by his example\, built the Oratory of Sant’Antonio. A spiritual and artistic thread unites these two most significant Baroque buildings in the historic center.   \nAlongside guided tours of Palazzo Alfieri\, Palazzo Benedetti\, and the Oratory of the Knights of Nardis\, contemporary art and photography engage in a dialogue with the city’s historic architecture: at Palazzo Ciccozzi (13 Via Indipendenza)\, Spazio Indipendenza presents *Cantiere artistico* by Generoso Spagnuolo (10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2:30–5:30 p.m.); at Le Cancelle (Via Simeonibus)\, WelcomeAQ Gallery presents *Fotografia Oltre* by Danilo Susi (10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m.). \nDAILY SCHEDULE\nGUIDED TOURS \n\nChurch of San Filippo (Via Cavour) Guided tours every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (The church has just reopened to the public following the completion of post-earthquake restoration work)\nOratory of the Knights of Nardis (Via San Marciano) 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m .\nPalazzo Alfieri (Via Fortebraccio\, 54) 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.\nPalazzo Benedetti (Via Sassa\, 15) 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\nReservations required: tinyurl.com/palazziaperti \nEXHIBITIONS AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS \n\nPalazzo Ciccozzi (Via Indipendenza\, 13) From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Self-guided tour of the exhibition *Cantiere artistico* by Generoso Spagnuolo\, curated by Spazio Indipendenza\nLe Cancelle (Via Simeonibus) From 10 a.m . to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Self-guided tour of the exhibition *Fotografia Oltre* by Danilo Susi\, curated by WelcomeAQ Gallery\n\nThroughout the day\, visitors will also have free access to the courtyards of the participating buildings.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-guided-tours/
LOCATION:Historic Center of L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260818T162355
CREATED:20260421T141103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T141103Z
UID:6854-1776988800-1778457599@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Richard Phalippon - Lamps and Light Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:L’Aquila once again welcomesFrench artist Richard Phalippon\, who returns to the city with an exhibition dedicated to his lamps\, sculptures\, and light installations. The exhibition will run from April 24 to May 10\, 2026\, at the new Palazzo Benedetti venue\, which is inaugurating “Strano Mondo” for the occasion—a new exhibition space ready to host events and artistic experiments.\nFor over 15 years\, Richard Phalippon has been featured in contemporary art and design fairs in Paris and across Europe\, as well as in private art galleries\, developing a distinctive style in which craftsmanship\, design\, memory\, and experimentation coexist in a unique balance. Through a creative process that begins with objects from the past—discarded materials\, disused industrial elements\, and salvaged fragments— the artist creates luminous and functional works that evoke vintage and Art Deco atmospheres\, transforming abandoned elements into unique objects\, revitalized by meticulous craftsmanship and insights that blend sculpture and design.   \nVISITING HOURS\nDaily from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM\nSaturdays and Sundays also from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION info@palazzobenedetti.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/richard-phalippon-lamps-and-light-sculptures/
LOCATION:Benedetti Palace\, 15 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Strange World":MAILTO:info@palazzobenedetti.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260423T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20260420T092541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T092541Z
UID:6847-1776965400-1776965400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Opening of an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Alik Cavaliere's birth
DESCRIPTION:On the 100th anniversary of Alik Cavaliere’s birth\, L’Aquila pays tribute to one of the leading figures of 20th-century contemporary art. The exhibition celebrates the artist’s special bond with the city\, which began with his historic participation in the 1968 exhibition“Alternative attuali\,”reaffirming a cultural dialogue that spans the decades.\nAt the heart of the exhibition are significant works from the “W la Libertà” series\, one of the artist’s most profound reflections on the malaise of civilization. In his sculptures\, natural elements are enclosed within metal structures that allude to humanity’s fear of freedom and to the social conventions that seek to repress instinct. Cavaliere\, a brilliant and eccentric artist\, stages the dialectic between nature’s unstoppable vitality and the constraints imposed by society\, offering a message of surprising relevance today.\nThe project\, realized with the support of Muspac and in collaboration withthe Academy of Fine Arts\, consists of an exhibition itinerary accompanied by an inaugural conference featuring academics and experts\, and will culminate in the fall with an educational workshop dedicated to the Master. This is a valuable opportunity to rediscover the works of an artist who left his mark on the Italian and European avant-garde movements\, inviting the public to reflect on their own capacity for self-determination and escape from all constraints.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/opening-of-an-exhibition-marking-the-100th-anniversary-of-alik-cavalieres-birth/
LOCATION:Benedetti Palace\, 15 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alik Cavaliere Art Center":MAILTO:info@alikcavaliere.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20251212T100348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T100348Z
UID:7066-1776859200-1776859200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Opening of the “Cultural Ecosystem” Exhibition - Opera Demopratica\, L'Aquila
DESCRIPTION:Opening of the exhibition “Cultural Ecosystem\,” the beating heart of the Opera Demopratica L’Aquila. The project\, promoted by the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation in collaboration with the City of L’Aquila\, transforms the city into a laboratory for social regeneration inspired by Michelangelo Pistoletto’s principles of Demopraxia and Trinamica.  \nThe exhibition is not merely a display\, but a strategic initiative that places culture at the center of development: the Maestro’s works interact with the objects and books provided by local organizations\, creating a collective narrative of L’Aquila’s identity. The “Third Paradise” installation\, composed of chairs loaned by local organizations\, becomes a visual symbol of collective intelligence and shared responsibility.  \nThe Opera Demopratica redefines the role of Cultural and Creative Enterprises (CCEs) as drivers of connection between industry\, the nonprofit sector\, and citizens. Through a dynamic mapping project that pays homage to the city’s 99 founding castles\, the initiative aims to break down traditional barriers between culture\, the economy\, and social impact. “Cultural Ecosystem” is the first step in a participatory process that will accompany the city throughout the year\, culminating in the Demopratic Forum in May\, to define new forms of cultural governance and urban sustainability.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/opening-of-the-cultural-ecosystem-exhibition-opera-demopratica-laquila/
LOCATION:ONMI Building (Former Daycare Center)\, Duca degli Abruzzi Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation%2C Biella":MAILTO:fondazionepistoletto@cittadellarte.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20260817T124857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T124857Z
UID:7643-1774828800-1775087999@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:HABITAT RESIDENZE D'ARTISTA. Contemporary art is based in L'Aquila
DESCRIPTION:From March 30 to April 1\, 2026\, the Numero Cromatico collective invites citizens of all ages to participate in the creation of an emotional and narrative map of L’Aquila. The stories collected during the meetings will become an integral part of permanent works of art installed in the city’s public spaces.  \nThe workshops will take place at Palazzo OMNI (the former preschool on Viale Duca degli Abruzzi) at the following times: \n\nMonday\, March 30: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, March 31: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, April 1: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n\nINFO AND RESERVATIONS\nParticipation is free\, but you must register by email: habitatlaquila2026@gmail.com.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/habitat-residenze-dartista-contemporary-art-is-based-in-laquila/
LOCATION:ONMI Building (Former Daycare Center)\, Duca degli Abruzzi Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="MU6 ets Association (Friends of the Museums of Abruzzo)":MAILTO:amicideimuseiabruzzo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20251216T094218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T094218Z
UID:6463-1774742400-1774828799@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Residences - "Open Palaces"
DESCRIPTION:GUIDED TOURS: \nCappa-Cappelli Palace\n10:30 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, and 12:30 p.m.\nTour of the Giorgio de Marchis Foundation and the rooms on the Piano Nobile. Special thanks to the Foundation and notary Giulia Torrelli  \nPalazzo Lucentini Bonanni\n\, 3:30 p.m.\, 4:00 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\nTour of the palace’s Renaissance features and the workshop of luthier Gino Sfarra \nOratory of the Knights of Nardis\n11 a.m. and 12 p.m. \nBook your tour with a donation of your choice at tinyurl.com/palazziaperti – For more information\, contact info@welcomeaq.com \nIn addition to the buildings open for guided tours\, numerous courtyards will be open to the public along a wide-ranging itinerary.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-residences-open-palaces/
LOCATION:De Nardis Palace\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20260216T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T142716Z
UID:6274-1773050400-1774375200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Aurum Naturæ Immersive Photography Exhibition: BLACK-AND-WHITE LANDSCAPES – BLACK&WHITE LANDSCAPES (Photographs by Marco Equizi)
DESCRIPTION:“Whatungarongaro te tangata\, toitū te whenua.” “Just as man disappears from sight\, the earth remains.” (Maori proverb) \n\nIn the recent past\, central Italy has been associated almost exclusively with devastating earthquakes that have altered the landscape of many places\, leaving villages and towns still in need of reconstruction. Nature\, however\, follows a millennia-old path; over the ages\, the landscape slowly transforms\, following the continuous and unceasing course of both tectonic movements and the seasons\, offering us primordial and unspoiled vistas that seem eternal. The very same territory that has seen human settlements rise up can\, just a few hundred meters from these homes\, hide corners of extraordinary beauty—places where there is literally no trace of human activity\, or where only an imperceptible trace remains. The highlands of Abruzzo\, the forests straddling the border between Abruzzo and Lazio\, the lakes and waterways—some accessible only via often rugged trails—represent the very origins of central Italy. These are places where some may encounter the work of their God\, while others may rediscover themselves; places where the cardinal directions lose their meaning and all human logic seems to dissolve into the emotions evoked by their contemplation. What emerges strongly is humanity’s duty to oversee the care of its surroundings\, exercising preventive protection against the destructive actions of its fellow humans; otherwise\, the price the future holds in store will be the total loss of the opportunity to experience the splendid sensations bestowed upon us by nature. Depicting these landscapes in monochrome is the true challenge of this collection: the elements stand out through the gradation of tones\, without earth\, water\, and sky dominating through color\, yet creating a powerful connection among them. The format chosen by the artist—which gives the collection its title—is the golden ratio. The viewpoints presented to the observer are those of a traveler who arrives at the location and directs his gaze—naturally horizontal—toward the spectacle before him\, in a near-perfect 144:89 aspect ratio. *Aurum Naturæ* is a series created over a six-year period\, from 2014 to 2020\, and is conceptually divided into four parts: Sky\, Form\, Water\, Vegetation; the shooting locations—though recognizable in many cases—are not indicated by the artist’s express choice. All images were taken with a full-frame Canon EOS digital camera. The exhibition layout in the Winter Garden features photographs mounted on rigid panels suspended by steel cables using the existing steel structure on the hall’s ceiling. The exhibition will be viewable from the balcony.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/aurum-naturae-immersive-photography-exhibition-black-and-white-landscapes-blackwhite-landscapes-photographs-by-marco-equizi/
LOCATION:Winter Garden\, Abruzzo Regional Council\, Palazzo dell’Emiciclo\, 4 Michele Iacobucci Street\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20260130T132920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T132920Z
UID:6699-1770566400-1772305200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:"The Most Beautiful Spring": Pathways\, Perspectives\, and Practices of the itARTS Project.
DESCRIPTION:itARTS Festival: Back to L’Aquila\nOpening reception: Sunday\, February 8\, at 4:00 p.m.\nExhibition dates: February 8–28\nHours: daily from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and by appointment by emailing mostraitarts@abaq.it\nThe opening reception will be held on Sunday\, February 8\, at 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-most-beautiful-spring-pathways-perspectives-and-practices-of-the-itarts-project/
LOCATION:Benedetti Palace\, 15 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Academy of Fine Arts - Abaq":MAILTO:protocollo@abaq.ite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251206T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260406T000000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162356
CREATED:20260401T142104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T142104Z
UID:6812-1764979200-1775433600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Andrea Pazienza: The Mathematics of the Sign
DESCRIPTION:Edited by Giulia Ferracci and Oscar Glioti \nStarting December 6\, 2025\, an exhibition celebrating the artist and taking us to the heart of his creative process\, revealing how his style has transformed comics into a new art form. \nOn the 70th anniversary of Andrea Pazienza’s birth (1956–1988)\, the Museum is dedicating an exhibition project to this great author\, spanning Rome and L’Aquila. The exhibition in L’Aquila traces the formative years during which Pazienza developed his own artistic language—a personal vocabulary born of continuous experimentation. At the heart of the exhibition is the line\, understood not as a simple line but as the generative core of images\, visual rhythm\, and a narrative tool. A flexible graphic grammar that the artist breaks down and reassembles\, transforming the line into a living organism capable of expressing emotions and moods.    \nThe exhibition brings together over 300 works\, many of which have never been shown before: childhood drawings\, ink drawings\, watercolors\, and marker compositions. These works demonstrate his ability to blend precision and spontaneity\, control and momentum\, restraint and improvisation. It is a body of work where painting and comics coexist\, bridging tradition with the freshness of a contemporary and popular artistic language.   \nOrganized into chronological and thematic sections\, the exhibition traces the key stages of the artist’s creative journey\, offering the public a glimpse not only of his innovative energy but also of his deep connection to Abruzzo\, the region where he took his first steps as an artist. A special section is dedicated to Convergenze\, the Pescara art gallery that hosted Pazienza’s first solo exhibition in 1973—a landmark for many artists of that era.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/andrea-pazienza-the-mathematics-of-the-sign/
LOCATION:Palazzo Ardinghelli – MAXXI L’Aquila\, 15 Piazza Santa Maria Paganica\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="MAXXI National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it
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