Matera2026

Appuntamento 8 October 2026

Public presentation of the artist Sophie Usunier

At the SoutHeritage Foundation’s exhibition space, in the heart of Matera’s historic Sassi districts, a public event will introduce the international artistic residency “Unfolding Pathways: Fluid Forms and Hybrid Interpretations of Paper Craft Design”, featuring artist-in-residence Sophie Usunier, joined by artist Giovanni Gaggia. Drawing on his book “Com’è il cielo in Palestina?” (Mar dei Sargassi, […]

News 6 October 2026

Matera 2026: a weekend of art, music and theatre

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 […]

News 28 September 2026

Matera Cielo Stellato®: 2026 candles among the Sassi

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 […]

Appuntamento 26 September 2026

Kunt’zar Matera: A Journey into Palazzo Viceconte

Ulderico Pesce, Stefano Saletti, and the co-creation participants will tell the story of Niccolò Venusio in a traveling performance within the palazzo that bears his name—Palazzo Viceconte—located near the Matera Cathedral and considered one of the city’s finest buildings. Niccolò Venusio hailed from Amalfi; in the late 15th century, he produced and traded cotton paper—a […]

Appuntamento 25 September 2026

Closing event with Karen Keyrouz

Strane Nuvole presents a live drawing concert at Cinema Il Piccolo featuring Lebanese comic artist Karen Keyrouz. The performance brings together live drawing and music, with the participation of Pietro De Ruggieri and Tommaso Di Marzio, and contributions from visual artist Federico Nitti. The event marks the conclusion of the artistic residency “Med Comics: des […]

Appuntamento 25 September 2026

Open studio 2 with Larbi Namouchi

Second open studio, featuring a presentation of selected interviews and imagery (photos/video) alongside a description of the creative process. In collaboration with Gommalacca Teatro.

Appuntamento 25 September 2026

Open studio 1 with Larbi Namouchi

Opening meeting featuring an introduction to the artist Larbi Namouchi. Presentation of his approach to movement and creation, and creative ideas for the Oltredanza project; a video presentation of early interviews and workshops held in the city of Matera may also be included. The initiative operates in synergy with Ombre Meridiane, with further collaboration currently […]

Appuntamento 23 September 2026

Open studio 3 with the filmmaker Michele Puddu Roca

Interactive focus on images of the local area: art engages with different perspectives. Free admission, subject to availability. In collaboration with ASD Oltredanza and Associazione Gommalacca Teatro.

Appuntamento 21 September 2026

CURATING THE DIGITAL – From New Media Art to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction: Rita Orlando, Director General of the Matera Basilicata 2019 Foundation.Contributions by artists Giuseppe La Spada and Silvio Giordano.Moderated by Chiara Canali, exhibition curator. A reflection on the role of computational systems and computer vision in the creation of artworks—spanning new media art and Artificial Intelligence—and on the critical skills required to curate these emerging […]

Appuntamento 21 September 2026

THE SEA AS A MEDIUM Art, Technology and Mediterranean Imaginaries

Introduction by Rita Orlando, Director General of the Matera Basilicata 2019 Foundation.Featuring artists Leonardo Sangiorgi (Studio Azzurro), Baris Gencel, Julius Horsthuis, Leonardo Avezzano, Valentinaki, Martin Romeo, and Andrea Crespi.Moderated by Chiara Canali(consecutive translation from English) A gathering dedicated to the sea as a symbolic and imaginary Mediterranean space, explored through art and technology. A dialogue […]