Taranto to Launch Biennale del Mediterraneo in 2022
In 2022, Taranto is set to host the inaugural Biennale del Mediterraneo, an international initiative centered on art and architecture within the Mediterranean region. The project, conceived by Mario Lupano of Iuav University of Venice and in collaboration with Italy's Ministry of Culture, was organized by a team that included Undersecretary Anna Laura Orrico, formed in July 2021. Highlights of the biennial include a municipal art gallery at Palazzo Archita and the UNESCO candidacy for Isola Madre. The announcement took place during a press conference at Taranto's Biblioteca Comunale Acclavio, with Puglia Region President Michele Emiliano present. Minister Dario Franceschini emphasized that the biennial seeks to promote Taranto's cultural heritage and foster contemporary art, following the city's unsuccessful bid for Italian Capital of Culture 2022.
Key facts
- First edition of Biennale del Mediterraneo to be held in Taranto in 2022.
- Project designed by Mario Lupano, professor at Iuav University of Venice.
- Developed with Italy's Ministry of Culture; working group started July 2021.
- Undersecretary Anna Laura Orrico has special mandate for Taranto projects.
- Other projects include a municipal art gallery and UNESCO candidacy of Isola Madre.
- Press conference attended by Michele Emiliano, Rinaldo Melucci, Massimo Bray, Fabiano Marti, Ubaldo Occhinegro, and Onofrio Cutaia.
- Minister Franceschini emphasized support for contemporary art and creative industries.
- Biennial is part of 'Cantiere Taranto' government investment.
- Taranto previously bid for Italian Capital of Culture 2022.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Lupano
Institutions
- Biennale del Mediterraneo
- Iuav University of Venice
- Ministry of Culture
- Comune di Taranto
- Biblioteca Comunale Acclavio
- MIC (Ministero della Cultura)
- Regione Puglia
- Palazzo Archita
- Isola Madre
- Grecìa Salentina
- Artribune
Locations
- Taranto
- Puglia
- Italy
- Venice
- Mediterranean
- Procida