Italian art events for International Day against Violence against Women

Key facts

• November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, established in 1999.
• The Italian Association of Ceramic Cities organizes the 9th edition of 'Scarpette rosse in ceramica' across Italy.
• Red ceramic shoes are placed in streets, squares, parks, churchyards, palaces, schools, and theaters.
• Ceramic plaques displaying the national anti-violence hotline 1522 are exhibited in public spaces.
• CUBO (Unipol Group) presents the 7th edition of 'Non ballo da sola' from November 17 to 27, 2025.
• The 'Non ballo da sola' tour visits Turin, Milan, Florence, Bologna, and Verona.
• Ottanio design studio collaborates with Edoardo Gallorini and Molce Atelier for 'Ottanio Opendoor'.
• The capsule collection includes a t-shirt, candle, and pouch; proceeds support Molce Atelier's workshops.
• The group show 'Alice non ha paura' runs from November 14 to 30 at Palazzo d'Avalos in Vasto.
• The show is curated by Ilaria Centola and organized with Associazione Dafne ETS and Centro Antiviolenza DonnAttiva.
• Museo Novecento in Florence opens 'Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures' on November 25.
• The Chadwick exhibition is in collaboration with The Hepworth Wakefield and Kunsthaus Graz.
• Helen Chadwick (1953–1996) was a British artist known for using unusual materials like bodily fluids and chocolate.
• Chadwick was among the first women nominated for the Turner Prize in 1987.
• Polo del '900 in Turin hosts 'Vietato Morire' photography exhibition until November 27, 2025.
• The exhibition features 17 black-and-white portraits by Max Ferrero and Renata Busettini.
• Audio testimonies by actress Carla Carucci are accessible via QR code.