Shu Takahashi's Art Bridges East and West at Palazzo Cappa Cappelli, L'Aquila

From July 2 to September 4, 2026, Palazzo Cappa Cappelli in L'Aquila, Italy, will present an exhibition titled "Shu Takahashi. A Japanese Artist in the Collection of Giorgio de Marchis. A Floating World Between East and West." Curated by Anna Imponente and Ari Takahashi, this exhibition is part of the L'Aquila Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2026 initiative, receiving support from the Comune dell’Aquila and backing from the Japanese Embassy and the Japanese Cultural Institute in Rome. The event will showcase works by Shu Takahashi, born in 1930, as well as pieces borrowed from various collectors and institutions, emphasizing his ties to Western art and featuring archival materials. The theme is inspired by the Japanese proverb "Nanakorobi Yaoki," linking the history of L'Aquila's earthquakes with Japan's spirit of resilience.