5 artist parks and public art projects to visit on May 1st in Italy
For the bridge holiday on May 1st, five artist parks and public art initiatives in Italy are highlighted. Arte Sella in Trento boasts a 3 km path adorned with sculptures, including a branch cathedral. Established in 1986 by Enrico Ferrari, Emanuele Montibeller, and Carlotta Strobele, it houses over 20 installations. In Tuscany's Peccioli, the VOCI project by Vittorio Corsini, which began on April 21, intertwines contemporary art with poetry, featuring readings by poets like Laura Bosio and Maurizio de Giovanni. ArtePollino in Pollino National Park presents works by Anish Kapoor and others. Noteworthy Tuscan parks include the Chianti Sculpture Park, Niki de Saint Phalle's Tarot Garden, and Fattoria Celle. Fiumara d'Arte in Castel di Tusa, created by Antonio Presti, showcases pieces by Mauro Staccioli and more.
Key facts
- Arte Sella in Trento was founded in 1986 by Enrico Ferrari, Emanuele Montibeller, and Carlotta Strobele.
- Arte Sella features a 3 km trail with over 20 installations and a branch cathedral covering over 1,000 sqm.
- Peccioli's VOCI project starts April 21, with works by Vittorio Corsini and audio by six poets.
- ArtePollino in Pollino National Park was founded in 2008 and includes works by Anish Kapoor, Carsten Höller, Giuseppe Penone, and Claudia Losi.
- ArtePollino collaborates with Arte Sella, Castello di Rivoli, and Madre Museum of Naples.
- Tuscan parks include Chianti Sculpture Park, Tarot Garden by Niki de Saint Phalle, and Fattoria Celle.
- Fiumara d'Arte in Castel di Tusa was created by Antonio Presti after his father's death.
- Fiumara d'Arte features works by Mauro Staccioli, Tano Festa, and Italo Lanfredini.
Entities
Artists
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Enrico Ferrari
- Emanuele Montibeller
- Carlotta Strobele
- Vittorio Corsini
- Laura Bosio
- Mauro Covacich
- Maurizio de Giovanni
- Romano De Marco
- Ferruccio Parazzoli
- Laura Pugno
- Anish Kapoor
- Carsten Höller
- Giuseppe Penone
- Claudia Losi
- Costas Varotsos
- Federica Marangoni
- Alberto Burri
- Richard Long
- Antonio Presti
- Mauro Staccioli
- Tano Festa
- Italo Lanfredini
Institutions
- Arte Sella
- Fondazione Peccioli
- ArtePollino
- Castello di Rivoli
- Museo Madre di Napoli
- Parco delle Sculture del Chianti
- Giardino dei Tarocchi
- Fattoria Celle
- Fiumara d'Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Trento
- Italy
- Borgo Valsugana
- Peccioli
- Tuscany
- Pollino National Park
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Siena
- Capalbio
- Grosseto
- Santomaso
- Pistoia
- Castel di Tusa
- Sicily
- Messina
- Tusa River