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Lands End Festival Brings Contemporary Art to Gagliano del Capo

festival-fair · 2026-05-05

The Lands End festival, which runs until August 27 in Gagliano del Capo, showcases modern art across various locations. Established in 2010 by Francesco Petrucci and Francesca Bonomo of 'Capo d’arte', it has collaborated with Ramdom since 2012. Last year, approximately 4,000 attendees visited the event. According to director Paolo Mele, Lands End seeks to connect a variety of experiences, incorporating Capo d’arte and Noon by Lorenzo Madaro and Luca Coclite. The lineup features residencies from Eva Jospin and Simon Rouby. Ramdom is presenting 'Stati estremi d’impossibilità' at Lastation, highlighting works by Andrew Friend, Matthew Wilson, and others. The festival wraps up at Palazzo Daniele with contributions from photographers Giancarlo Pediconi and Simon d’Exéa. Residencies will continue in September, leading up to a December exhibition.

Key facts

  • Lands End festival runs until August 27 in Gagliano del Capo.
  • Founded in 2010 by non-profit 'Capo d’arte' (Francesco Petrucci and Francesca Bonomo).
  • Co-produced since 2012 with Ramdom, directed by Paolo Mele.
  • Attracted about 4,000 visitors last year to a town of 5,000.
  • Involves Capo d’arte, Ramdom, and new association Noon (Lorenzo Madaro and Luca Coclite).
  • Eva Jospin and Simon Rouby in residency, invited with French Academy in Rome.
  • Ramdom's exhibition 'Stati estremi d’impossibilità' features works from DEFAULT editions.
  • Antonio De Luca created permanent installation 'Sonàrie. Giardino d’attesa'.
  • Daniele D’Acquisto solo show 'Regola' at Palazzo Comi.
  • Palazzo Daniele hosts photographers Giancarlo Pediconi and Simon d’Exéa curated by Duccio Trombadori.

Entities

Artists

  • Eva Jospin
  • Simon Rouby
  • Andrew Friend
  • Matthew Wilson
  • Brett Swenson
  • Giorgio Garippa
  • Oliver Palmer
  • Antonio De Luca
  • Daniele D’Acquisto
  • Giancarlo Pediconi
  • Simon d’Exéa
  • Simon d'Exea
  • Daniele D'Acquisto

Institutions

  • Capo d’arte
  • Ramdom
  • Noon
  • Accademia di Francia a Roma
  • Lastation
  • Palazzo Comi
  • Palazzo Daniele
  • Capo d'Arte
  • Accademia di Francia a Roma – Villa Medici
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Gagliano del Capo
  • Italy
  • Parigi
  • Lione
  • Roma
  • Salento
  • Lecce
  • Corso Umberto I
  • Piazza San Rocco
  • via XXIV Maggio
  • piazzale Stazione
  • Ciolo

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