Sicilian galleries reopen in orange zone with local artists
As of February 1, 2021, Sicily moved from a red to an orange COVID-19 zone, permitting private galleries to reopen by appointment and highlight Sicilian artists. In Palermo, Francesco Pantaleone Arte Contemporanea resumed Letizia Battaglia's 'Minime d'amore,' displaying 45 photographs centered on love. Meanwhile, Collica & Partners in San Gregorio di Catania introduced 'Pittura siciliana e dintorni,' featuring 29 pieces from various artists promoting Southern Italian figurative art. RizzutoGallery in Palermo will unveil 'Sexopholia' on February 14, exhibiting 80 drawings along with a song, exclusively for adults. On February 26, 'Artisti&Artieri' will be showcased at San Sebastiano Contemporary in Palazzolo Acreide. Additionally, Magno Arte Contemporanea in Modica launched 'Showcase exhibition/2' virtually on January 24, now available for in-person visits.
Key facts
- Sicily moved from red to orange COVID-19 zone on February 1, 2021
- Galleries reopened by appointment with exhibitions almost exclusively featuring Sicilian or Sicily-based artists
- Letizia Battaglia's 'Minime d'amore' at Francesco Pantaleone Arte Contemporanea in Palermo reopened February 1 with 45 photographs
- Collica & Partners in San Gregorio di Catania debuted with 'Pittura siciliana e dintorni' featuring 29 works by 7 artists plus Fausto Pirandello
- RizzutoGallery in Palermo opens 'Sexopholia' on February 14 with 80 drawings by Francesco De Grandi and Daniele Franzella, plus a song by Serena Ganci and Simona Norato
- San Sebastiano Contemporary in Palazzolo Acreide launches 'Artisti&Artieri' on February 26 mixing multiple media around gray and yellow
- Magno Arte Contemporanea in Modica opened 'Showcase exhibition/2' virtually on January 24, now in-person, with 16 works by 13 artists plus Piero Guccione
- The sector has not seen a significant commercial downturn despite three lockdowns
Entities
Artists
- Letizia Battaglia
- Barbara Cammarata
- Giovanni Iudice
- Francesco Lauretta
- Andrea Mangione
- Ryan Mendoza
- Salvatore Vitagliano
- Fausto Pirandello
- Francesco De Grandi
- Daniele Franzella
- Serena Ganci
- Simona Norato
- Henry Miller
- Pietro Roccasalva
- Miltos Manetas
- Davide Bramante
- Maura Banfo
- Jano Sicura
- Giovanna Brogna
- Stefania Ricci
- Giuseppe Bombaci
- Claudio Cavallaro
- Luciano Gaglio
- Rossana Ragusa
- Salvo Alibrio
- Sebastiano Bottaro
- Daniele Bianco
- Massimo Izzo
- Mariella Gennarino
- Salvatore Lantieri
- Duccio Mara Gambi
- Juan Cidrás
- Salvador Cidrás
- Andrea Alì
- Yasmine De Palma
- Francesco Balsamo
- Sandro Bracchitta
- Anna Capolupo
- Andrea Cerruto
- Giuseppe Colombo
- Emanuele Giuffrida
- Filippo La Vaccara
- Giovanni Robustelli
- Ignazio Schifano
- Rossana Taormina
- Piero Guccione
Institutions
- Francesco Pantaleone Arte Contemporanea
- Collica & Partners
- RizzutoGallery
- San Sebastiano Contemporary
- Magno Arte Contemporanea
- Artribune
Locations
- Sicily
- Italy
- Palermo
- Catania
- San Gregorio di Catania
- Modica
- Palazzolo Acreide
- Etna