Alice Pasquini mural in Civitacampomarano to be demolished for tax bonus
A mural by internationally renowned street artist Alice Pasquini in Civitacampomarano, Molise, is set to be demolished due to structural issues. The building, owned by mayor Paolo Manuele, will undergo renovation funded by Italy's Superbonus 110% tax incentive. The artwork, painted in 2015 on Via Roma, depicts a girl covering her face. Pasquini, who founded the Cvtà Street Fest in the town in 2016, had previously reflected on the ephemeral nature of street art. Local associations are attempting to save the mural, but the mayor stated intervention is urgent. The case highlights tensions between urban renewal incentives and cultural heritage.
Key facts
- Alice Pasquini's 2015 mural in Civitacampomarano will be demolished or heavily renovated.
- The building is owned by mayor Paolo Manuele.
- Renovation is funded by Italy's Superbonus 110% edilizio from the 2020 Decreto Rilancio.
- The mural is one of the most famous and photographed street artworks in Molise.
- Pasquini is included in the Treccani encyclopedia as one of few street artists.
- She founded the Cvtà Street Fest in Civitacampomarano in 2016.
- The mayor cited structural problems as the reason for intervention.
- Local associations are trying to save the mural.
Entities
Artists
- Alice Pasquini
Institutions
- Treccani
- Cvtà Street Fest
- Artribune
- Molise Tabloid
Locations
- Civitacampomarano
- Molise
- Via Roma
- Roma