Pignano Art Gallery Opens in Tuscan UNESCO Town San Gimignano
The Pignano Art Gallery has been established at Borgo Pignano, a resort between Volterra and San Gimignano, founded by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Michael Moritz. The gallery, housed in a restored rural building since 2016, is now promoted by the Associazione Culturale Vitalità, led by Polish-born artist and curator Olga Niescier. On October 1, Borgo Pignano will host an event for the ongoing exhibition "Terra Vivente," featuring artists Terry Davies, Kacper Kowalski, and Carlo Romiti. The event will include Taiko drum performances, lyrical voices, and a conference on sustainable agriculture, organized by vice president Sara Scardigli, founder of Contemporary Wine. The association aims to reconnect art with nature, emphasizing eco-sustainability and innovation.
Key facts
- Pignano Art Gallery is located at Borgo Pignano, a resort between Volterra and San Gimignano.
- The gallery was founded in 2016 by Michael Moritz, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and Time magazine author.
- Associazione Culturale Vitalità promotes the gallery, led by Olga Niescier.
- The ongoing exhibition is titled 'Terra Vivente'.
- Artists in 'Terra Vivente' include Terry Davies, Kacper Kowalski, and Carlo Romiti.
- A special event is scheduled for October 1 at Borgo Pignano.
- The event features Taiko drum performances and a conference on sustainable agriculture.
- Sara Scardigli is vice president of the association and founder of Contemporary Wine.
Entities
Artists
- Olga Niescier
- Michael Moritz
- Terry Davies
- Kacper Kowalski
- Carlo Romiti
- Sara Scardigli
Institutions
- Pignano Art Gallery
- Borgo Pignano
- Associazione Culturale Vitalità
- Contemporary Wine
- Artribune
- Time
Locations
- San Gimignano
- Italy
- Volterra
- Tuscany
- Borgo Pignano