Ripido Illustration Festival Debuts in Brunico with 300+ Works by 17 Italian Illustrators

The inaugural Ripido Illustration Festival is set to occur in Brunico, South Tyrol, from July 8 to 10, 2022, with exhibitions continuing throughout the summer. Established by illustrator Giulia Neri and coordinated by the cultural association Il Telaio, the festival showcases over 300 pieces from 17 renowned Italian artists at five different venues. Curated by Federico Cano Correa, Camilla Mineo, and Neri, the event includes discussions, portfolio reviews, and live art demonstrations. Key locations include Lumen, a mountain photography museum at 2,275 meters on Plan de Corones, which will host its first illustration exhibition. The main display, 'Five Lines,' at Museo Civico, features works by Emiliano Ponzi, Marco Cazzato, Andrea Serio, Elisa Talentino, and Giulia Neri. At Vecchia Palestra, 'Visions' showcases artists such as Davide Bonazzi and Federica Bordoni. Casa Ragen will present Riccardo Guasco's solo exhibit 'Ciclico' alongside a group show for artists selected for the 2022 Annual publication. Marco Palena's work will be shown at Art Cafe Pinta Pichl, while 'Draw the Light' at Lumen examines the interplay of light and illustration. Neri, who relocated from Bologna to Brunico five years ago, aspires to establish the festival as an annual event, inspiring other regions to merge artistic experiences with natural beauty.