Be.Art Returns to Castello di Belgioioso for Third Edition, September 25–27
The third installment of Be.Art, a fair dedicated to modern and contemporary art, is set to take place from September 25 to 27 at Castello di Belgioioso in Pavia. This 2026 edition intertwines modern art with monumental sculpture, architecture, and historical heritage, positioning the castle as a vital component of the initiative. Both Italian and international galleries will showcase works from 20th-century artists such as Lucio Fontana and Giorgio de Chirico alongside contemporary explorations. A significant highlight is a project focused on monumental sculpture and environmental art within the castle gardens, featuring a cultural initiative honoring Saint Francis of Assisi, which explores themes of nature, fraternity, and peace. Various artists and cultural associations are involved in this celebration of the 8th centenary of Saint Francis's passing. The complete program is available online.
Key facts
- Be.Art's third edition runs September 25–27 at the Castello di Belgioioso in the province of Pavia.
- The fair links modern and contemporary art, monumental sculpture, architecture, landscape and historic heritage.
- The castle's historic rooms, courtyards and gardens are treated as integral to the exhibition route, not just as a venue.
- Italian and international galleries show a display comparing 20th-century art with contemporary research.
- Artists cited include Lucio Fontana, Giorgio de Chirico, Mario Sironi, Mimmo Rotella, Mimmo Paladino and Mario Schifano.
- A project on monumental sculpture and contemporary environmental art is developed in the castle gardens.
- A cultural project dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi uses contemporary art to address nature, environment, fraternity, peace and inclusion.
- The Saint Francis project is tied to celebrations for the 8th centenary of his death and involves foundations, artists, archives, cultural associations and galleries, with Carlo Mo, Angelo Grilli, Mario Rossello, Carlo Guzzi, Teo Gallino, Roberto Perino, Habicher and Carlo Ramous among the selection.
Entities
Artists
- Lucio Fontana
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Mario Sironi
- Mimmo Rotella
- Mimmo Paladino
- Mario Schifano
- Carlo Mo
- Angelo Grilli
- Mario Rossello
- Carlo Guzzi
- Teo Gallino
- Roberto Perino
- Habicher
- Carlo Ramous
- Saint Francis of Assisi
Institutions
- Be.Art
- Castello di Belgioioso
Locations
- Belgioioso
- Pavia
- Italy
Sources
- Artslife —