Davide Bramante to Open Santa Lucia Contemporary in Avola, Sicily
San Sebastiano Contemporary, established by Davide Bramante and Laura Zerbini in Palazzolo Acreide, is set to broaden its horizons with the launch of Santa Lucia Contemporary in Avola, anticipated to open in early December 2026. This new venue will emphasize artist residencies, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural initiatives within a beautifully restored Liberty-style structure. Bramante highlighted his commitment to supporting artists and the achievements of San Sebastiano Contemporary, which has welcomed numerous residencies from creators hailing from China, Finland, Mexico, Iran, and Colombia. The expansion aims to forge a cultural connection between the Iblei mountains and the Ionian coast, linking Palazzolo Acreide with Avola and promoting cultural exploration and production in southeastern Sicily.
Key facts
- Santa Lucia Contemporary will open in Avola, Sicily, in early December 2026.
- The new space is founded by Davide Bramante and Laura Zerbini.
- It will be located in a Liberty-style building undergoing restoration.
- The center will host artist residencies, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural activities.
- San Sebastiano Contemporary in Palazzolo Acreide has been active for seven years.
- Previous residencies at San Sebastiano Contemporary included artists from China, Finland, Mexico, Iran, and Colombia.
- The project aims to create a cultural axis between the Iblei mountains and the Ionian coast.
- Bramante describes the initiative as a 'mare/monti' (sea/mountains) project.
Entities
Artists
- Davide Bramante
- Laura Zerbini
Institutions
- San Sebastiano Contemporary
- Santa Lucia Contemporary
Locations
- Avola
- Italy
- Palazzolo Acreide
- Sicily
- Syracuse
- Iblei
- Ionian Sea
- Val di Noto
- Noto
Sources
- Exibart —