Le Strade del Paesaggio festival returns to Cosenza for 14th edition
The 14th installment of the Le Strade del Paesaggio festival is set to take place in Cosenza from June 30 to July 17, 2021. Established in 2007 and expanded in 2009, this festival has emerged as a significant gathering for comic book fans in southern Italy. Artistic director Luca Scornaienchi emphasizes a post-pandemic emphasis on creativity. Notable past participants include Milo Manara and Charlie Hebdo. Organized by Cluster Società Cooperativa, this year's theme delves into the connection between music and comics. The festival kicks off on June 30 at Castello Svevo with an exhibition inspired by Brunori Sas's album 'Cip!', showcasing works by Robert Figlia and others, and runs until July 4, featuring a panel with Dario Brunori and video contributions from Colapesce and Dimartino.
Key facts
- 14th edition of Le Strade del Paesaggio festival
- Takes place in Cosenza from June 30 to July 17, 2021
- Founded in 2007 as street art festival, expanded in 2009
- Theme: relationship between music and comics
- Opening exhibition inspired by Brunori Sas's album 'Cip!'
- Exhibition features 30 works based on visual by Robert Figlia
- Artists include Irene Carbone, Zelda Bomba, Martoz, Paolo Castaldi, Roberta Cerise, Otto Gabos, Luca Ralli, Marco Corona, Barbara Baldi, Igor Scalisi Palminteri
- Museo del Fumetto founded in 2014 from festival experience
Entities
Artists
- Luca Scornaienchi
- Milo Manara
- Gilbert Shelton
- Tanino Liberatore
- Charlie Hebdo
- Riccardo Mannelli
- Angelo Stano
- Bruno Brindisi
- Davide Toffolo
- Enrique Breccia
- Brunori Sas
- Robert Figlia
- Irene Carbone
- Zelda Bomba
- Martoz
- Paolo Castaldi
- Roberta Cerise
- Otto Gabos
- Luca Ralli
- Marco Corona
- Barbara Baldi
- Igor Scalisi Palminteri
- Dario Brunori
- Alessandro Baronciani
- Colapesce
- Dimartino
- Franca Ferrami
Institutions
- Cluster Società Cooperativa
- Museo del Fumetto
- Castello Svevo
- Artribune
Locations
- Cosenza
- Italy
- Calabria
- Castello Svevo