Selvatica 2026 in Biella: Audubon, Photography, and Ecological Art
The Selvatica festival is returning to Biella, Italy, marking its eleventh edition. Organized by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella and others, the festival features a major exhibition titled 'Audubon. Il grande racconto della natura,' which showcases John James Audubon’s work, including forty illustrations from 'The Birds of America.' Curated by Lorenza Salamon, it highlights the blend of science and art. Additionally, artists Alice Zanin, Geremia Cerri, and Anna Roberti will showcase their creations. Notable photography by Zheng Xiaolin and a focus on invasive species are also part of the event, along with future plans for Selvatica 2026.
Key facts
- Selvatica 2026 is the eleventh edition of the festival.
- The festival is organized by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella, E20Progetti, and Palazzo Gromo Losa Srl.
- The main exhibition is 'Audubon. Il grande racconto della natura,' the first major Italian show on John James Audubon.
- Audubon's 'The Birds of America' features hundreds of plates of American birds.
- The exhibition includes forty works by Audubon.
- Alice Zanin created paper and bronze sculptures for the festival.
- Zheng Xiaolin's 'Poesia per la natura' is a black-and-white photo series from ten years of travel.
- The Glanzlichter competition received 23,000 photos from 36 countries in 2025.
- Geremia Cerri and Anna Roberti are winners/finalists of Be Natural/Be Wild.
- Michela Cavagna's installation uses waste felt and cor-ten steel.
- The exhibition 'Alieni' is curated by Francesco Tomasinelli and Raffaella Fiore with Università degli Studi dell’Insubria.
- The festival takes place in Biella, Italy.
Entities
Artists
- John James Audubon
- Alice Zanin
- Zheng Xiaolin
- Geremia Cerri
- Anna Roberti
- Michela Cavagna
- Emiliano Battistini
- Maura Banfo
- Laura Saporiti
- Massimiliano Gatti
- Anna Multone
- Fabrizio Lava
- Francesco Tomasinelli
- Raffaella Fiore
- Lorenza Salamon
Institutions
- Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella
- E20Progetti
- Palazzo Gromo Losa Srl
- Palazzo Citterio
- Università degli Studi dell’Insubria
- Fondazione
- Fotoclub Biella
- Glanzlichter
Locations
- Biella
- Italy
- Santo Domingo
- Haiti
- Milano
- Palazzo Gromo Losa
- Polo Culturale di Biella Piazzo
- Palazzo Ferrero
- Spazio Cultura
- Italia