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Ludovico Calanna's 'De natura (et homine)' Turns Ragalna's Teatro Palmento Arena into a Plant and Painting Exhibit

exhibition · 2026-08-27

'De natura (et homine)', a solo exhibition by Ludovico Calanna, an artist from Catania, will take place at the Teatro Palmento Arena in Ragalna, Sicily, on September 19 and 20, 2026. The opening event is set for Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 PM, while the exhibition will be accessible to the public on Sunday, September 20 from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Located at Via Paternò 30 in the Etna region, this installation challenges traditional exhibition formats by displaying paintings on the theater stage instead of walls. Meanwhile, plants from Vivaio Belverde of Belpasso will occupy the auditorium seats, allowing visitors to navigate among the artworks, creating a unique interplay of nature and art.

Key facts

  • Exhibition: 'De natura (et homine)' by Ludovico Calanna
  • Venue: Teatro Palmento Arena, Via Paternò 30, Ragalna, Sicily
  • Dates: September 19 and 20, 2026
  • Vernissage: Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 PM
  • Sunday hours: 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Paintings displayed on stage instead of walls
  • Plants from Vivaio Belverde of Belpasso placed in auditorium seats
  • Artist is from Catania

Entities

Artists

  • Ludovico Calanna

Institutions

  • Teatro Palmento Arena
  • Vivaio Belverde

Locations

  • Ragalna
  • Sicily
  • Catania
  • Belpasso
  • Via Paternò 30

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