{"id":5791,"date":"2026-05-20T08:42:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laquila2026.it\/senza-categoria\/laquila-2026-sara-ricciardis-artist-in-residence-program-kicks-off-with-the-atlas-of-possible-words\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:00:02","slug":"laquila-2026-sara-ricciardis-artist-in-residence-program-kicks-off-with-the-atlas-of-possible-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laquila2026.it\/en\/laquila-2026\/laquila-2026-sara-ricciardis-artist-in-residence-program-kicks-off-with-the-atlas-of-possible-words\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u2019Aquila 2026: Sara Ricciardi\u2019s Artist-in-Residence Program Kicks Off with *The Atlas of Possible Words*"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The HABITAT project is in full swing, featuring one of the most eclectic voices in Italian design. From May 22 to 24, residents are invited to Palazzo ONMI to co-create a permanent work of art that will be donated to the city. <\/b><\/h2>\n

L\u2019Aquila\u2019s<\/b> journey as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture<\/b> is enriched by a new, extraordinary chapter dedicated to participatory art and urban regeneration. The second phase of \u201cHABITAT_ARTIST RESIDENCIES. Contemporary Art Resides in L\u2019Aquila<\/b>, \u201d<\/b> a project of strategic importance included in the official dossier for the Capital of Culture. <\/p>\n

The initiative is supported by the City of L\u2019Aquila<\/b>, conceived by MU6 ets aps<\/b>, and passionately curated by Germana Galli and Antonella Muzi. The special guest of honor at this event is Sara Ricciardi<\/b>, an internationally renowned artist and designer who was recently named Designer of the Year by the Italian Cultural Institute in S\u00e3o Paulo. <\/p>\n

The Project: “L’Aquila Atlas of Possible Words”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At the heart of Sara Ricciardi\u2019s residency lies her deep engagement with the local community. During her stay, the artist will lead residents in a series of workshops titled \u201cAtlante Aquilano delle Parole Possibili.\u201d<\/b> <\/p>\n

Drawing inspiration from the phrase \u201cIn the beginning was the Word<\/i>, \u201d<\/i> this workshop explores language as a living, generative space capable of shaping reality and the identity of a community on a journey. Through dialogues, creative writing exercises, and psychogeographical walks through the urban fabric of L\u2019Aquila, participants will work together to build a true \u201cvocabulary of dreams, momentum, and resilience.\u201d<\/b> <\/p>\n

A Contemporary Artwork Donated to L’Aquila<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most significant aspect of the HABITAT project\u2014made possible by the City of L\u2019Aquila\u2019s support for the entire initiative<\/b>\u2014is the lasting legacy it will leave for the region. The shared vocabulary and ideas that emerged during the workshops will be transformed intoa new contemporary artwork<\/b>. This work, born from direct dialogue between the artist and the residents, will be permanently donated to the city of L\u2019Aquila<\/b> and installed in an urban space, serving as a tangible symbol and cultural legacy for the region\u2019s future. <\/p>\n

How to Participate in the Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The workshops designed by Sara Ricciardi are open to all residents, regardless of age<\/b>, offering a unique opportunity for intergenerational exchange.<\/p>\n