Premio Sulmona Returns for 53rd Edition with Ovid-Inspired Theme and 12 Contemporary Artists

Key facts

• The Premio Sulmona returns for its 53rd edition in 2026.
• The 2026 theme is "To THINK – l'arte lascia un Segno".
• The edition is curated by Ivan D'Alberto.
• The opening is scheduled for Saturday 17 October at 11 at the Complesso monumentale dell'Abbazia di Santo Spirito al Morrone.
• Sections include Premio, Accademia, Territorio, Giornalismo, Omaggio and Collaterali.
• The theme explores writing and visual languages through Ovid and ekphrasis, inspired by the story of Philomela in the Metamorphoses.
• Twelve contemporary artists are invited by the curator for the Premio section.
• Omaggio features solo exhibitions by Iacopo Pinelli and Emilio Cavallini.
• Collaterali includes a tribute to Tito Amodei, a show on Franco Gelli's visual poetry, a programme for 50 years of Rivista Segno, and a study day on art magazines and criticism in the social media era.
• Territorio focuses on the Abruzzo contemporary scene; Accademia on young students of the Accademie di Belle Arti; Giornalismo on national press and television figures.
• Three exhibition weeks will include meetings, book presentations and artistic performances.