I Fumi della Fornace 2026: Reimagining Disused Spaces Through Performance and Poetry
The poetry and performing arts festival, I Fumi della Fornace, held its eighth edition from August 20 to 23, 2026, at Valle Cascia in Montecassiano (MC), Italy. Organized by CONGERIE APS, the festival centered around the concept of the 'perpetual party' and included a variety of activities such as workshops, theater performances, readings, concerts, and DJ sets. A standout feature was the 'Rosa Orsa' exhibition at Palazzo Rosa, curated by Simone Doria and Francesca Marcaccio, which displayed works from artists like Ado Brandimarte, Daniele di Girolamo, Stefano Ventili, Marzio Zorio, Iacopo Pinelli, and Simone Marconi. The event also showcased 'Descantar. Primo movimento,' directed by Giorgiomaria Cornelio, promoting community engagement and the revitalization of neglected spaces, concluding with themes of memory and freedom.
Key facts
- The eighth edition of I Fumi della Fornace took place from August 20 to 23, 2026, at Valle Cascia, Montecassiano (MC), Italy.
- The festival theme was the 'perpetual party' as a paradigm of contemporaneity.
- The festival was organized by CONGERIE APS.
- The program included workshops, meetings, theater, performing arts, readings, concerts, dance, and DJ sets.
- The exhibition 'Rosa Orsa' was curated by Simone Doria and Francesca Marcaccio and held at Palazzo Rosa.
- Artists in 'Rosa Orsa' included Ado Brandimarte, Daniele di Girolamo, Stefano Ventili, Marzio Zorio, Simone Doria, Iacopo Pinelli, and Simone Marconi.
- The theatrical work 'Descantar. Primo movimento' was directed by Giorgiomaria Cornelio.
- The festival aimed to valorize disused spaces and foster community participation.
Entities
Artists
- Ado Brandimarte
- Daniele di Girolamo
- Stefano Ventili
- Marzio Zorio
- Simone Doria
- Iacopo Pinelli
- Simone Marconi
- Giorgiomaria Cornelio
- Francesca Marcaccio
- Daniele Di Girolamo
- Stefano Ventilii
- Gilberto Zorio
Institutions
- CONGERIE APS
- I Fumi della Fornace
- Palazzo Rosa
Locations
- Valle Cascia
- Montecassiano
- Italy
- Valle Cascia di Montecassiano
- Palazzo Rosa