Il Borgo delle Idee Debuts in Noli with Theme of Contemporary 'Salvezze'
Noli was the site of the first Il Borgo delle Idee festival from May 22 to 24, 2026. This event was produced by Nobile Agency, with Gabriella Nobile overseeing artistic direction and Massimo Recalcati providing scientific consultancy. The festival, themed 'Salvezze' (Salvations), took place at various locations, including Piazza Chiappella and the Churches of Sant'Anna and San Francesco, featuring an installation by Antonio Marras. It commenced on May 22 at the Duomo di Savona, where Don Luigi Ciotti spoke to local students. The agenda featured lectures and readings by notable figures such as Gianrico Carofiglio, Donatella Di Pietrantonio, Paolo Virzì, Franco Arminio, Gad Lerner, and Rossella Postorino. Additionally, the youth program, Zerodiciannove, highlighted Ligurian illustrators, while historical walks were organized by the FAI Delegation of Savona, with support from Fondazione De Mari.
Key facts
- Il Borgo delle Idee festival took place in Noli, Italy, from May 22 to 24, 2026.
- The festival was produced by Nobile Agency, with artistic direction by Gabriella Nobile and scientific consultancy by Massimo Recalcati.
- The inaugural theme was 'Salvezze' (Salvations), explored across literature, art, cinema, architecture, and social thought.
- Venues included Piazza Chiappella, Chiesa di Sant'Anna, and Chiesa di San Francesco.
- Antonio Marras created an installation at Chiesa di San Francesco and participated in a public interview.
- Opening event was at Duomo di Savona with Don Luigi Ciotti addressing students on intergenerational relations.
- Participants included Gianrico Carofiglio, Donatella Di Pietrantonio, Paolo Virzì, Franco Arminio, Gad Lerner, and Rossella Postorino.
- Youth program Zerodiciannove featured exhibition 'Creature. Dalla carta alla creta' with illustrators Letizia Iannaccone, Giulia Pastorino, and Anais Tonelli.
- FAI Delegation of Savona led historical-architectural walks; Fondazione De Mari supported the festival.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Marras
- Letizia Iannaccone
- Giulia Pastorino
- Anais Tonelli
Institutions
- Nobile Agency
- FAI Delegation of Savona
- Fondazione De Mari
- Duomo di Savona
Locations
- Noli
- Italy
- Piazza Chiappella
- Chiesa di Sant'Anna
- Chiesa di San Francesco
- Savona
Sources
- Artslife —