Burri's largest 'Sacco' displayed in Città di Castello cathedral for St. Francis celebrations

Città di Castello marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's stigmata with a contemporary art exhibition inside its cathedral. From November 7 to 10, the apse of the Basilica hosts Alberto Burri's largest 'Sacco' (7.4 x 9.5 meters), created in 1969 as a stage backdrop for Ignazio Silone's play 'L'avventura di un povero cristiano'. The event, organized by the Diocese of Città di Castello and the Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini Collezione Burri, includes a conference titled 'Francesco e Burri. Una povertà regale' featuring Bishop Luciano Paolucci Bedini, Monsignor Nazzareno Marconi, Bruno Corà, Stefano Ragni, and Fra Giuseppe Magrino. The conference explores the concept of poverty in Franciscan spirituality and Burri's art. Additionally, a concert presents Fra Giuseppe Magrino's oratorio 'Le Stimmate' (1997), performed by the Schola cantorum Anton Maria Abbatini and Oida – Orchestra Instabile di Arezzo, reflecting on St. Francis's inner dialogue at La Verna in 1224. Admission is free.