Premio Pio Alferano 2026 Opens with Theatrum Mundi Exhibition at Castello dell'Abate
The Premio Pio Alferano 2026 has commenced with the Theatrum Mundi exhibition at Castello dell'Abate in Castellabate, Italy. Running until October 31, 2026, the exhibition features four solo showcases by Antonella Cappuccio, Felipe Cardeña, Tommaso Ottieri, and Livio Scarpella. Cardeña's contribution includes a piece honoring San Costabile Gentilcore. The curatorial team comprises Fabio Canessa, Paolo Sciortino, and Alessandro Riva. The sculpture for the award, designed by Scarpella since 2018, will culminate in a prize ceremony on September 19, 2026. Santino Carta chairs the foundation, with Vittorio Sgarbi as artistic director.
Key facts
- The Premio Pio Alferano 2026 opens with Theatrum Mundi exhibition at Castello dell'Abate in Castellabate, Italy.
- The exhibition runs until October 31, 2026.
- The prize ceremony is on September 19, 2026.
- The exhibition features four solo shows by Antonella Cappuccio, Felipe Cardeña, Tommaso Ottieri, and Livio Scarpella.
- Curators include Fabio Canessa, Paolo Sciortino, and Alessandro Riva.
- Felipe Cardeña created a work dedicated to San Costabile Gentilcore for the exhibition.
- Livio Scarpella has designed the Premio Pio Alferano sculpture since 2018.
- The foundation is chaired by Santino Carta with Vittorio Sgarbi as artistic director.
Entities
Artists
- Antonella Cappuccio
- Felipe Cardeña
- Tommaso Ottieri
- Livio Scarpella
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Santino Carta
- Fabio Canessa
- Paolo Sciortino
- Alessandro Riva
Institutions
- Fondazione Pio Alferano e Virginia Ippolito di Castellabate
- Castello dell'Abate
- Comune di Castellabate
- Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna di Roma
- Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
- Knights of Columbus Museum
- Biennale di Venezia
- Università Federico II
- Robert Gordon School of Architecture
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
Locations
- Castellabate
- Italy
- Ischia
- Rome
- New Haven
- Naples
- Ghedi
- Brescia
- Aberdeen
- Spain
- Europe
- America
- Asia
Sources
- Espoarte —