Festival In Equilibrio 2026: Women's Writing, Dance, and Art in Castiglioncello
The Festival In Equilibrio, taking place each year in Castiglioncello (in the Livorno province), centers this year's edition on themes of contemporary female literature, artistic renewal, and the relationship between humans and nature. Curated by Angela Fumarola for Fondazione Armunia, the event boasts over 50 activities and features 100 artists, with six national premieres exploring topics such as motherhood and female resilience. Events are hosted at Castello Pasquini and Borgo di Rosignano Marittimo. Notable performances include 'Malincòmio' by Pier Giuseppe Di Tanno, which combines voice and poetry, and 'Special K' by Davide Tagliavini, a modern dance piece. Additionally, the exhibition 'Fuksas-Paladino. Architetti illuminati e artista' is on display at Castello Pasquini until September 20, featuring works by Mimmo Paladino and architects Massimiliano and Dorina Fuksas.
Key facts
- Festival In Equilibrio 2026 focuses on contemporary female writing, artistic regeneration, and human-nature bond.
- Curated by Angela Fumarola for Fondazione Armunia.
- Over 50 events and 100 artists, including six national premieres.
- Themes include motherhood, disobedience, repression, and female resistance.
- Performances at Castello Pasquini (Castiglioncello) and Borgo di Rosignano Marittimo.
- Pier Giuseppe Di Tanno presents 'Malincòmio', a poetic suite referencing Amelia Rosselli, Sylvia Plath, Patrizia Vicinelli, Anne Sexton, Ingeborg Bachman.
- Davide Grotta uses theremin for soundscapes; instrument invented in 1920 by Leon Theremin.
- Di Tanno won Ubu Award 2018 for best performer under 35.
- Davide Tagliavini's 'Special K' dance performance with Compagnia Artemis Danza, referencing Kate Bush.
- Exhibition 'Fuksas-Paladino' runs until September 20 at Castello Pasquini, featuring Mimmo Paladino and architects Massimiliano and Dorina Fuksas.
- Paladino's bronze horse 'Zenit 3' (4m tall) placed outside castle by Fondazione Armunia.
Entities
Artists
- Angela Fumarola
- Pier Giuseppe Di Tanno
- Davide Grotta
- Leon Theremin
- Lev Sergeevič Termen
- Amelia Rosselli
- Sylvia Plath
- Patrizia Vicinelli
- Anne Sexton
- Ingeborg Bachman
- Davide Tagliavini
- Kate Bush
- Mimmo Paladino
- Massimiliano Fuksas
- Dorina Fuksas
- Diego Martelli
- Alberto Sordi
- Dino Risi
Institutions
- Fondazione Armunia
- Compagnia Artemis Danza
- Compagnia Lombardi Tiezzi
- Nerval Teatro
- Castello Pasquini
Locations
- Castiglioncello
- Livorno
- Italy
- Rosignano Marittimo
- Pineta Marradi
Sources
- Artslife —