Blu: il colore della cuccagna — Art and Blue Dye in the Marche Region

Giovanni Gaggia, an artist from Pergola born in 1977, is set to unveil 'Blu: il colore della cuccagna,' a comprehensive series of exhibitions, workshops, residencies, and events taking place from February 12 to December 31, 2024, across Pergola, Urbania, Peglio, Borgo Pace, and Sant'Angelo in Vado. This initiative is part of Pesaro Italian Capital of Culture 2024 and delves into themes of art, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and economics, with a spotlight on the blue pigment derived from Isatis tinctoria (woad), which held significance during the Renaissance in the Duchy of Urbino. The main exhibition, 'L'Oro Blu,' curated by Bari-born Leonardo Regano (1980), will be on display from February 24 to December 15, 2024, at the Museo dei Bronzi Dorati e della Città di Pergola, showcasing works from 40 contemporary artists, including Christo and Alighiero Boetti.