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National GeographicAug 3, 2026

Why this Sicilian town is Italy's newest art capital

Italy’s first Capital of Contemporary Art, Gibellina in western Sicily has brought together painters, photographers and other creatives paying tribute to its turbulent past and resilient spirit.

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Belìce Epicentro della Memoria VivaMuseumTells story of 1968 earthquakes that tore through Belìce Valley.
Cretto di BurriPublic artworkSculptor transformed ruins of Old Gibellina into land art.
Fondazione OrestiadiPlaceArts foundation championing contemporary art in the Belìce Valley.
Teatro di ConsagraTheatreWave-shaped structure with oval openings, now an exhibition space.
Sistema delle PiazzePublic artworkFive interconnected plazas designed as a meeting place.

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