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Cartasia Biennial Returns to Lucca with Paper Art and Design

festival-fair · 2026-05-05

The eighth edition of Cartasia, the biennial dedicated to paper, takes place in Lucca from July 31 to September 10, 2016. The theme is Confini e Prospettive (Borders and Perspectives). The event is divided into three sections: an art section at Palazzo Ducale featuring famous paper artists and monumental outdoor sculptures; a design section at La Cavallerizza with an agora built entirely from cardboard hosting talks; and a Fun section aimed at engaging children through play. Activities include Creative Labs and a giant cardboard chessboard in the central square, claimed to be the world's largest. Volunteers are sought to assist with exhibitions and events, with benefits including a one-year subscription to Artribune Magazine.

Key facts

  • Cartasia is a biennial dedicated to paper, held in Lucca.
  • The 2016 edition runs from July 31 to September 10.
  • Theme: Confini e Prospettive (Borders and Perspectives).
  • Art section at Palazzo Ducale with paper artists and outdoor sculptures.
  • Design section at La Cavallerizza with a cardboard agora for talks.
  • Fun section for children with games.
  • A giant cardboard chessboard in the central square is claimed to be the world's largest.
  • Volunteers receive a one-year subscription to Artribune Magazine.

Entities

Institutions

  • Artribune Magazine
  • Palazzo Ducale
  • La Cavallerizza

Locations

  • Lucca
  • Italy

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