straperetana X: Elisa Montessori and Flavio Favelli Transform Pereto with Permanent Public Art
The art festival straperetana, now in its tenth iteration, takes place in Pereto, Abruzzo, showcasing permanent public art installations alongside a dual solo exhibition at Palazzo Maccafani. Curated by Paola Capata and Annalisa Inzana, the 2026 edition features works by Elisa Montessori and Flavio Favelli. Favelli created a 36-meter mural titled 'Regimentale' and a steel plaque named 'La mano sinistra,' with the mural drawing inspiration from Francesco Jannamico Liquori's logo. Montessori's piece reflects Jerome Bruner's notion of the left hand as an artistic symbol. The exhibition also includes Favelli's video 'Bologna Centrale' (2026) and Montessori's 'Labirinto' (1989). Since its inception in 2017, straperetana has engaged around 160 artists, embedding art into the local community.
Key facts
- straperetana X is the tenth edition of the diffuse art festival in Pereto, Abruzzo, Italy.
- The festival was founded in 2017 by Paola Capata and Delfo Durante.
- The 2026 edition is curated by Paola Capata and Annalisa Inzana.
- Elisa Montessori and Flavio Favelli created two permanent public artworks in Pereto.
- Flavio Favelli's 'Regimentale' is a 36-meter painted wall in the historic center.
- Elisa Montessori's 'La mano sinistra' is a steel plaque installed near the castle square.
- The dual solo exhibition at Palazzo Maccafani includes historical and new works.
- Favelli's video 'Bologna Centrale' (2026) and Montessori's 'Labirinto' (1989) are featured.
- The festival has involved approximately 160 artists over the years.
- The permanent works mark the start of a broader public art project.
Entities
Artists
- Elisa Montessori
- Flavio Favelli
- Paola Capata
- Annalisa Inzana
- Delfo Durante
- Jerome Bruner
- Elisabetta Seber
- Giorgio Benni
- Margherita Villani
Institutions
- straperetana
- Palazzo Maccafani
- Francesco Jannamico Liquori
- Monitor Rome | Lisbon
- Studio SALES di Norberto Ruggeri
- ATP DIARY
Locations
- Pereto
- Abruzzo
- Italy
- Bologna
- Rome
- Lisbon