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LINFA Exhibition at Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide Explores Olive Oil's Millennial Mediterranean Legacy

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The "LINFA: essenze dalla terra" exhibition at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide, set to launch on June 14, explores the significance of olive oil in Mediterranean culture. It comprises seven sections and six thematic areas, detailing the journey of olive oil from Protohistory to modern times. Organized by Parchi Archeologici di Crotone e Sibari and Azienda Regionale per lo Sviluppo dell'Agricoltura Calabrese, the display includes unique artifacts, such as a Panathenaic amphora from Metaponto. Highlighting olive oil's culinary, health, and ritualistic applications, Director Filippo Demma notes the integration of archaeology with contemporary stories. Digital tools improve accessibility, and the live program features cooking, tastings, and workshops. Additionally, the museum collaborates with Impresa Sociale Catasta and Consorzio Aion to produce and sell oil.

Key facts

  • Exhibition "LINFA: essenze dalla terra" explores olive oil as a Mediterranean symbol
  • Opens June 14 at Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide
  • Organized by Parchi Archeologici di Crotone e Sibari and Azienda Regionale per lo Sviluppo dell'Agricoltura Calabrese
  • Features rare artifacts including a Panathenaic amphora from Metaponto
  • Includes seven sections and six thematic areas spanning Protohistory to present
  • Director Filippo Demma emphasizes archaeology's dialogue with present and territory
  • Accompanied by live events: show cooking, tastings, masterclasses, guided tours
  • Programming aligns with Vinitaly and The City (July 18–20, 2025)

Entities

Artists

  • Filippo Demma
  • Giulia Giaume

Institutions

  • Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide
  • Parchi Archeologici di Crotone e Sibari
  • Azienda Regionale per lo Sviluppo dell'Agricoltura Calabrese
  • Elaioteca Regionale
  • Impresa Sociale Catasta
  • Consorzio Aion
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Sibaritide
  • Crotone
  • Sibari
  • Calabria
  • Italy
  • Metaponto
  • Magna Grecia
  • Mediterraneo

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