Sarzana Summer School: Fifth Edition Opens with Talks on Art and Architecture

Fatti principali

• The fifth edition of the Sarzana Summer School takes place from September 10 to 12, 2026.
• The event is held at the Teatro degli Impavidi in Sarzana, Italy.
• The theme is 'Architettare l’Arte – Il dialogo tra forma, spazi, funzione, bellezza e cultura che arricchisce la qualità della nostra vita'.
• It is organized by the cultural association Startè with the contribution of the Comune di Sarzana.
• Scientific direction is by Umberto Croppi, president of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma.
• The opening on September 10 includes greetings from Mayor Cristina Ponzanelli, Culture Councillor Giorgio Borrini, and Startè president Paolo Asti.
• Ambassador Umberto Vattani gives the inaugural lecture on September 10.
• On September 11, Carlo Alberto Cozzani and Massimo Mattioli discuss 'Architettare l’Arte'.
• On September 11, Giuliano Tomaino and Chiara Guidi discuss 'L’Arte negli spazi urbani'.
• On September 12, a roundtable on 'Perché la cultura crea ricchezza anche nei piccoli centri' features Alberto Bonisoli, Umberto Croppi, and Giorgio Borrini.
• The 'Una vita per l’arte' award is presented to Ambassador Vattani on September 12.
• The exhibition 'Milano Canton andata e ritorno' opens on September 12 at the Fortezza Firmafede.
• The exhibition is curated by Paolo Asti with the contribution of Giovanni Bonelli.
• It features fifty works by Marco Casentini and Liu Ke.
• The exhibition runs until October 30.
• All events are free with recommended reservation.