Cosenza Cathedral's 800th Anniversary Celebrated with Contemporary Tapestries
In celebration of its 800th anniversary, the Cathedral of Cosenza, which was consecrated in 1222, is showcasing the contemporary art exhibition 'Trame preziose.' Curated by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio and backed by the Calabria Region, the exhibition displays 16 tapestries created by international artists along the nave's arches. Each tapestry, measuring 400 x 140 cm, offers a modern interpretation of biblical themes. Crafted at local DESTA workshops, the collection includes works by artists such as Stefano Arienti, Vanessa Beecroft, and Michelangelo Pistoletto, among others. This exhibition also aligns with Pope Paul VI's 1965 appeal for artists to collaborate with the Church.
Key facts
- The Cathedral of Cosenza celebrates its 800th anniversary in 2022.
- The cathedral was inaugurated in 1222 in the presence of Emperor Frederick II.
- The exhibition 'Trame preziose' features 16 contemporary tapestries by 16 artists.
- The project is curated by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio and supported by the Calabria Region.
- Tapestries were produced at DESTA, a local textile workshop specializing in sacred furnishings.
- Works measure 400 x 140 cm and depict biblical and evangelical themes.
- Artists include Stefano Arienti, Vanessa Beecroft, Jan Fabre, and Michelangelo Pistoletto.
- The initiative is framed as a response to Pope Paul VI's 1965 invitation to artists.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Arienti
- Vanessa Beecroft
- Mariella Bettineschi
- Michele Ciacciofera
- Jan Fabre
- Giuseppe Gallo
- Goldschmied & Chiari
- Debora Hirsch
- Ugo La Pietra
- Maurizio Orrico
- Alfredo Pirri
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Luigi Presicce
- Giuseppe Stampone
- Grazia Toderi
- Vedovamazzei
- Giacinto Di Pietrantonio
- Giulia Ronchi
- Giovanni Viceconte
- Emperor Frederick II
- Pope Paul VI
- Girolamo Romanino
- Lorenzo Lotto
- Antonello da Messina
- Titian
- Caspar David Friedrich
- Édouard Manet
Institutions
- Cathedral of Cosenza
- Regione Calabria
- DESTA
- Artribune
- Duomo di Montichiari
Locations
- Cosenza
- Italy
- Calabria
- Jerusalem
- Montichiari
- Jordan River