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RespirArt: Land Art at 2,000 Meters in the Dolomites

exhibition · 2026-08-13

Founded in 2011 by Beatrice Calamari and Marco Nones, RespiriArt is an art park situated in Alpe di Pampeago, Val di Fiemme, Trentino, Italy. Nestled at an altitude exceeding 2,000 meters within the UNESCO-recognized Dolomites, it boasts a 3-kilometer trail featuring over 40 land art pieces crafted from natural materials. Visitors can enjoy the park throughout the year via the Agnello chairlift or by hiking. In winter, it becomes a 'White Gallery.' Renowned artists such as Hidetoshi Nagasawa, Thorsten Schütt, and Patrizia Giambi have contributed to its collection. Recent works include sound and literary pieces by Antonio Pascale, Elena Guerri Dall'Oro, and Miscele d'Aria Factory, with Antonella De Nisco and Stefania Lai featured this year.

Key facts

  • RespirArt is located on Alpe di Pampeago in Val di Fiemme, Trentino, Italy.
  • Founded in 2011 by Beatrice Calamari and Marco Nones.
  • The park is at over 2,000 meters above sea level in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • It features over 40 land art installations made from natural materials.
  • Artists include Hidetoshi Nagasawa, Thorsten Schütt, Patrizia Giambi, Gabriele Meneguzzi, Vincenzo Sponga, Elio Vanzo, Jan Langer, Markus Gasser, and Duilio Forte.
  • Recent editions include sound and literary installations with Antonio Pascale, Elena Guerri Dall'Oro, and Miscele d'Aria Factory.
  • This year's installations are by Antonella De Nisco and Stefania Lai.
  • The park is accessible via the Agnello chairlift or on foot, and in winter it becomes a 'White Gallery'.

Entities

Artists

  • Beatrice Calamari
  • Marco Nones
  • Hidetoshi Nagasawa
  • Thorsten Schütt
  • Patrizia Giambi
  • Gabriele Meneguzzi
  • Vincenzo Sponga
  • Elio Vanzo
  • Jan Langer
  • Markus Gasser
  • Duilio Forte
  • Antonio Pascale
  • Elena Guerri Dall'Oro
  • Antonella De Nisco
  • Stefania Lai
  • Claudia Zanfi

Institutions

  • RespirArt
  • Humus Park
  • Miscele d'Aria Factory
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Alpe di Pampeago
  • Val di Fiemme
  • Trentino
  • Italy
  • Dolomites
  • Latemar
  • Passo Feudo
  • Ski Center Latemar

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