Tale of Place
Roccella Ionica · Roccella Ionica, Costa Viola, Calabria
13 June 2026 – 10 August 2026
From 13 June to 10 August 2026, Roccella Ionica will host "Tale of Place – Doha tells the story of Roccella Ionica", an exhibition project that brings together cultures, landscapes and artistic visions from different geographical and cultural contexts. The exhibition offers an original interpretation of the local area through the works of 44 artists from Qatar, who have been invited to explore the identity, memory and atmosphere of this town on the Riviera dei Gelsomini. Images, sounds and narratives intertwine in an exhibition that invites the public to view familiar places from fresh perspectives, highlighting the tangible and intangible heritage of Calabria.
Event details
The opening is scheduled for Saturday, 13 June at 6.00 pm at the Convento dei Minimi, whilst on Sunday, 14 June at 6.00 pm, at Castello Carafa, the catalogue launch will take place, accompanied by a musical performance organised in collaboration with the Roccella Jazz Festival. The initiative represents an important opportunity for contemporary art, Mediterranean culture and international exchange to come together, offering visitors, enthusiasts and tourists an experience that tells the story of Roccella Ionica through new artistic languages and sensibilities.
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