Ortigia Contemporanea: new festival launches in Syracuse

The island of Ortigia in Syracuse, Sicily, will host the Ortigia Contemporanea, a new international contemporary art festival, from June 17 to 30, 2024. This event, organized by Svet Agency, will showcase a group exhibition titled "Story yet to be told," curated by Domenico de Chirico alongside Eleonora Angiolini. The exhibition will be displayed in notable locations such as Antico Mercato, Palazzo Montalto, Palazzo Gargallo, and Cortile di Palazzo Vermexio. Featured artists include AES+F, Joël Andrianomearisoa, Giuditta Branconi, and others. Local galleries like Galleria Leucò and Materiarte Art Gallery will participate, with free public discussions at MADE – Accademia di Belle Arti Rosario Gagliardi. Live music will be performed by SISIO on June 21 and The Nonno + De Marion on June 28, concluding with Thomas Masters and Silvia Makita at Antico Mercato on June 30. De Chirico notes that the artworks foster a "liturgically rarefied atmosphere" for deeper viewer connections.