Exhibition 'Fragile' Explores Vulnerability Through Photography and Sculpture in San Benedetto Po

The exhibition 'Fragile' presents a dialogue between the works of photographer Francesca Lorenzi and sculptor Laura Marcolini at the Ex Refettorio Abbazia del Polirone in San Benedetto Po, Italy. Running from April 4 to June 2, 2026, with an opening on April 11, the show examines fragility as a fundamental aspect of human experience through complementary artistic approaches. Lorenzi's photography captures fleeting moments, abandoned environments, and forgotten objects, using light and shadow to evoke memories and atmospheres that highlight the delicate beauty of transient elements. Marcolini's sculptures focus on the human form, with simplified faces and figures that explore inner reflection, identity complexity, and the tension between vulnerability and resilience. The exhibition invites viewers to contemplate how fragile elements can reveal unexpected strength and awareness, addressing themes of memory, time perception, and spatial inhabitation. Organized with support from the Municipality of San Benedetto Po, it is open on weekends and holidays with specific hours, and includes notable works such as Marcolini's 'E adesso sono qui' and 'Il girotondo delle ragazze a metà'. The event contributes to contemporary art discussions on materiality and emotional depth.