Hugo Pratt's 'Linee in movimento' Exhibition at Rimini Fair 2026
During the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples, Autostrade per l'Italia unveils 'Linee in movimento,' an exhibition curated by Patrizia Zanotto and Silvia Marocchi at the Rimini Fair 2026. This initiative showcases ten narratives situated around the motorway network, utilizing the road as a common thread that links various cultures and landscapes. Featured are photographs by Iwan Baan, illustrations by Hugo Pratt, and writings by Fabrizio Paladini. A striking three-meter statue of Corto Maltese, crafted by Opera Laboratori, welcomes attendees. The project contemplates the significance of infrastructure in bridging cultures and identities, highlighting movement as a pathway to exploration and connection.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Linee in movimento' is presented by Autostrade per l'Italia at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
- The event takes place at the Rimini Fair 2026, within the Pavilion of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
- Curated by Patrizia Zanotto and Silvia Marocchi.
- The project includes ten stories set in territories adjacent to the motorway network.
- The volume combines photographs by Iwan Baan, illustrations by Hugo Pratt, and texts by Fabrizio Paladini.
- A three-meter-tall, 250-kilo statue of Corto Maltese, created by Opera Laboratori, greets visitors.
- The exhibition reflects on the role of infrastructure in connecting cultures and communities.
- The theme aligns with the Meeting 2026 and Pratt's concept of movement as discovery.
Entities
Artists
- Hugo Pratt
- Iwan Baan
- Fabrizio Paladini
- Corto Maltese
Institutions
- Autostrade per l'Italia
- Meeting per l'Amicizia fra i Popoli
- Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
- Opera Laboratori
- Fiera di Rimini
Locations
- Rimini
- Italy