Bolgheri Civic Center Exhibitions

Contemporary art in the village of Bolgheri

The Bolgheri Civic Center Exhibitions are a series of art shows that bring contemporary creativity to the small village of Bolgheri, a hamlet in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno and the heart of Tuscany. During the summer, the Civic Center's exhibition space welcomes artists and projects that transform the walled village into a small cultural hub on the Etruscan Coast.

A place with literary charm

Bolgheri is no ordinary village: it is the town immortalized by Giosuè Carducci, who spent part of his childhood here and dedicated the verses of Davanti a San Guido to the famous Viale dei Cipressi. This straight road, lined with over two thousand ancient cypress trees, leads from the Oratory of San Guido to the historic center dominated by the Castello della Gherardesca. Visiting an exhibition at the Civic Center means immersing yourself in a setting where art, poetry, and landscape blend in a unique way.

The 2026 Edition: Stefano Franch — Come l'Acqua

The 2026 program features a solo exhibition by artist Stefano Franch, titled Come l'Acqua (Like Water), on display from June 25 to July 1, 2026. It is a symbolist journey that invites the viewer to introspective observation: each person's inner world is metaphysically likened to the sky, dominated by the color blue, and to water, its natural mirror and a symbol of spiritual nourishment.

What to expect

• Free admission to painting, sculpture, and installation exhibitions
• An exhibition space in the historic center of Bolgheri, easily accessible on foot
• An opportunity to combine your visit with a walk along the Viale dei Cipressi and a tasting at the wineries of the renowned Bolgheri wine region

The Bolgheri Civic Center Exhibitions are a precious appointment for art lovers vacationing along the Tuscan coast, highlighting one of the most evocative villages in the Castagneto Carducci area.