Second edition of Germinale festival expands to 22 towns in Basso Monferrato
The contemporary art festival Germinale returns for its second edition, taking place from September 11 to October 12, 2025, at La Mercantile in Castagnole Monferrato. Entitled "Alimurgia. Nutrire lo sguardo e coltivare il pensiero," the event will feature 22 municipalities, 27 exhibition spaces, and approximately 50 artists, comprising 25 established and mid-career talents, 7 in residence, and 15 finalists for the Selva Art Prize. Notable guests include Alessandro Sciaraffa and Michelangelo Pistoletto, while TAG – Torino Art Galleries will present nine galleries. The festival pays tribute to journalist Massimo Cotto with a car artwork, and a permanent sculpture will be installed at Castello di Razzano. Director Francesca Canfora emphasizes the region's cultural potential.
Key facts
- Second edition of Germinale festival runs September 11 to October 12, 2025
- Headquarters at La Mercantile in Castagnole Monferrato
- Involves 22 municipalities in provinces of Asti and Alessandria
- 27 exhibition venues (up from 12 in 2024)
- About 50 artists (up from 23 in 2024)
- 25 invited established and mid-career artists
- 7 artists in residence: Salomé Nascimento, Francesco Feltri, Lisa Fontanari, Maria Sky, Gioele Sasha Staltari, Bruno Fantelli, Simone Giuliana
- 1 artist selected via 'I'm in love with my car' open call: solomostrystudio / Edoardo Maestrelli
- 15 finalists for Selva Art Prize
- Joined Fondazione Asti Musei diffuse museum network
- 19 public and private entities collaborating
- New performing arts program curated by Casa degli alfieri
- Special guests: Alessandro Sciaraffa, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Alfredo Pirri
- TAG – Torino Art Galleries participating with 9 galleries
- Special project honors Massimo Cotto, transforms his car into artwork
- Selva Art Prize supported by Compagnia dei Caraibi and Dispensa in Turin
- Final exhibition at former Asilo Regina Elena in Castagnole Monferrato
- Permanent sculpture by Albertelli-Abbaldo at Castello di Razzano in Alfiano Natta
- Festival director: Francesca Canfora
Entities
Artists
- Salomé Nascimento
- Francesco Feltri
- Lisa Fontanari
- Maria Sky
- Gioele Sasha Staltari
- Bruno Fantelli
- Simone Giuliana
- solomostrystudio
- Edoardo Maestrelli
- Alessandro Sciaraffa
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Alfredo Pirri
- Albertelli-Abbaldo
- Alessandra Canteri
- Debora Latorre
- Eleonora Cutini
- Enrico Pierotti
- Francesca Rossello
- Francesco Capasso
- Michela Longone
- Ricardo Aleodor Venturi
- Greta Valente
- Valeria Olivo
- Matilde di Pietropaolo
- Giorgio Micco
- Danilo Sciorilli
- Davide Mineo
- Maciej Gabka
- Massimo Cotto
- Claudia Giraud
Institutions
- Germinale
- Fondazione Asti Musei
- Casa degli alfieri
- TAG – Torino Art Galleries
- A PICK GALLERY
- CRAG Chiono Reisova Art Gallery
- Photo&Contemporary
- Tucci Russo
- Umberto Benappi
- Weber&Weber
- Mazzoleni Galleria d'Arte
- Riccardo Costantini Contemporary
- Trium Gallery
- Compagnia dei Caraibi
- Dispensa
- Le Cattedrali dell'Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Basso Monferrato
- Castagnole Monferrato
- Asti
- Alessandria
- Piedmont
- Italy
- Alfiano Natta
- Turin
- Galleria Subalpina
- Monza