Calabria Celebrates 50 Years Since the Discovery of the Riace Bronzes
On August 16, 1972, carabinieri divers retrieved the Riace Bronzes from the Mediterranean Sea following a report by diver Stefano Mariottini. These Greek bronze sculptures represent Magna Graecia and Calabria and have been proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To commemorate their 50th anniversary, the Calabria Region has planned various events from July 2022 to 2023, including artistic projects, the docufilm "I Bronzi di Riace," and educational activities such as the comic initiative "La Scuola per i Bronzi." Highlights include an opera performance at Teatro Cilea and a public archaeology exhibition on Corso Garibaldi. A video mapping installation will be showcased at the Museo di Reggio Calabria on August 16, along with festivities in Riace.
Key facts
- The Riace Bronzes were discovered on August 16, 1972, by diver Stefano Mariottini.
- The statues were recovered by carabinieri divers from the Mediterranean Sea off Riace Marina, Calabria.
- The bronzes are considered symbols of Magna Graecia and Calabria.
- They have been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The 50th anniversary celebrations are promoted by the Calabria Region.
- Events run from July 2022 through 2023, involving the Ministry of Culture and Calabria Film Commission.
- A docufilm titled 'I Bronzi di Riace' is directed by Fabio Mollo and produced by PALOMAR.
- Special episodes of 'Viaggio nella Bellezza' and 'Ossi di Seppia' will air on Rai Cultura/Rai Play and Rai3.
- A scientific conference 'I Bronzi di Riace: 50 anni di studi e di ricerche' will gather international researchers.
- On August 16, 2022, a video mapping installation will be projected on the Museo di Reggio Calabria.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Mariottini
- Fabio Mollo
- Armando Maria Trotta
- Giuseppe Smorto
- Massimo Razzi
Institutions
- Calabria Region
- Ministry of Culture
- Calabria Film Commission
- PALOMAR
- Rai Cultura
- Rai Play
- Rai3
- Museo di Reggio Calabria
- Castello Aragonese di Reggio Calabria
- Parco Archeologico di Locri
- Villa Romana di Casignana
- Teatro Cilea
- Artribune
Locations
- Riace Marina
- Calabria
- Italy
- Europe
- Reggio Calabria
- Locri
- Casignana
- Corso Garibaldi
- Riace