Valerio Adami Wins Taobuk Award, Creates 2026 Festival Manifesto on Trust
The 16th edition of Taobuk – Taormina International Book Festival, directed by Antonella Ferrara, has chosen 'Trust' as its central theme. Over 200 guests from 30 countries will participate. Italian artist Valerio Adami received the Taobuk Award and created the official festival manifesto, translating the theme of trust into a visual grammar of form, color, and sign. The festival runs in 2026 in Taormina. Adami's work was discussed in a dedicated meeting on June 21 with art historian Vera Agosti. Other notable participants include Nobel laureates Abdulrazak Gurnah and Esther Duflo, Haruki Murakami, Dacia Maraini, Jonathan Coe, and Anish Kapoor.
Key facts
- Taobuk 2026 is the 16th edition of the Taormina International Book Festival.
- The festival theme is 'Trust' (Fiducia).
- Over 200 guests from 30 countries are involved.
- Valerio Adami received the Taobuk Award and created the official manifesto.
- The manifesto visually interprets the theme of trust.
- A dedicated meeting on Adami's work took place on June 21 with Vera Agosti.
- Participants include Abdulrazak Gurnah, Haruki Murakami, Dacia Maraini, Jonathan Coe, Anish Kapoor, and Esther Duflo.
- The festival is directed by Antonella Ferrara.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Taobuk – Taormina International Book Festival
Locations
- Taormina
- Italy