Castello di Miradolo Hosts Fairy Tale Exhibition with Works by Isgrò, Smith, Fontana
An enchanting exhibition called "C’è oggi una fiaba. Castelli, fate, boschi e oggetti magici" is currently taking place at the Castello di Miradolo, located near Turin in San Secondo di Pinerolo. Running until June 21, 2026, and curated by Roberto Galimberti, this event delves into the realm of fairy tales through contemporary artistic expressions. Featured are works by notable artists such as Emilio Isgrò, Pinot Gallizio, Kiki Smith, and Lucio Fontana, along with nine themed sections that include Isgrò’s 1970 works and a 1908 painting by Sofia Cacherano di Bricherasio, among other unique installations and books.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'C’è oggi una fiaba' runs until June 21, 2026 at Castello di Miradolo.
- Curated by Roberto Galimberti, coordinated by Paola Eynard with iconographic consultancy by Enrica Melossi.
- Features works by Emilio Isgrò, Pinot Gallizio, Kiki Smith, Lucio Fontana, and others.
- Includes nine thematic sections exploring fairy tale motifs.
- Highlights Isgrò's 1970 works 'La bella addormentata nel bosco' and 'Il soldatino di stagno'.
- Displays Sofia Cacherano di Bricherasio's 'Paesaggio con castello' (1908) and her childhood fairy tale from 1874.
- Sound installation by Avant-dernière pensée inspired by Ravel's 'Ma mère l’oye'.
- Rare books include pop-ups by Mario Zampini and international versions of 'Alice in Wonderland'.
- Castle restored by Fondazione Cosso, reopened in 2008.
- Historical female figures: Maria Elisabetta Ferrero della Marmora, Teresa Massel, Sofia Cacherano di Bricherasio.
Entities
Artists
- Emilio Isgrò
- Pinot Gallizio
- Kiki Smith
- Lucio Fontana
- Sofia Cacherano di Bricherasio
- Pietro Gilardi
- Francesco Garnier Valletti
- Mario Zampini
- Lorenzo Delleani
- Giovanni Francesco Straparola
- Giambattista Basile
- Jacob Grimm
- Wilhelm Grimm
- Madame d'Aulnoy
- Carlo Collodi
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Charles Perrault
- Madame Leprince de Beaumont
- Lewis Carroll
- Maurice Ravel
Institutions
- Fondazione Cosso
- Castello di Miradolo
- Avant-dernière pensée
- Museo della Frutta Francesco Garnier Valletti
- Hoepli Editore
- Associazione Culturale Collezione Piero Marengo
- Libreria Antiquaria Freddi
Locations
- San Secondo di Pinerolo
- Italy
- Turin
- Val Chisone
- Venice
Sources
- Espoarte —