A co-design process aimed at exploring the sculptural potential of paper and offering a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional local papier-mâché. Working alongside local craftspeople, the artist will create unique pieces or serial prototypes which will be showcased in a final exhibition and included in a digital archive documenting the processes developed.
From contemporary art to comics and the words of Saint Francis resonating in the languages of the Mediterranean: the first weekend of October brought a new series of events to Matera as part of the Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026 programme. Contemporary art and new technologies, artistic residencies, languages and voices from different […]
On Saturday 26 September the ancient ritual of light and music transformed the Sassi of Matera into a sky full of stars. Matera Cielo Stellato® returned, promoted together with the Municipality of Matera as part of the programme of Matera 2026 – Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue. Thousands of residents and visitors followed the […]
Ten local organizations, with projects spanning different languages and creative practices, together with international artists from eight countries across the Euro-Mediterranean region: from contemporary dance to sound experimentation, from photography to cinema, comics, design and textile crafts. “Terre Immerse – Euro-Mediterranean Creative Communities” is now underway, the artistic residency programme promoted by the Matera Basilicata […]
With the opening held on 6 July at Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera pays tribute to one of the greatest artists in contemporary photography. “Mimmo Jodice. Mediterraneo” invites visitors on a journey through memory, archaeology and Mediterranean identity, offering a vision that brings new light into the places and symbols of the civilizations that shaped the Mare […]
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