Espressioni
The contemporary art and culture festival at Parco Le Serre in Grugliasco
About Espressioni
A week of art and culture in Grugliasco
Espressioni is the cultural festival that brings the Parco Culturale Le Serre in Grugliasco, in the heart of Turin's western suburbs, to life every spring. Promoted by the Sezione Aurea APS association and its Piccolo Laboratorio delle Arti, the event turns the Chalet exhibition space into a meeting point for art, people, and the local area for one week. It is more than just an exhibition: it is a cultural experience open to everyone, where diverse artistic languages engage in dialogue.
The collective contemporary art exhibition
The heart of the festival is a collective contemporary art exhibition featuring artists from Grugliasco, Turin, and the wider Piedmont region. Painting, photography, sculpture, illustration, and visual arts intertwine in a creative journey that captures emotions, visions, and interpretations of contemporary reality. Artistic quality is ensured by the presence of renowned art critic Enzo Nasillo, who guides the public with his Lectio Magistralis dell'Arte.
Much more than an exhibition
During the exhibition days, the public can participate in a packed calendar of events that make Espressioni a truly multidisciplinary festival:
- Creative workshops such as "Espressioni del Sé" (Expressions of the Self), "Painters for a Day," and the young artists' exhibition, designed for families and children;
- Literary meetings blending art and narrative, with book presentations and discussions on civil rights and legality;
- Musical evenings featuring the Grugliasco Marching Band and Majorettes, as well as local young trap and rap artists;
- Theater and historical memory, with performances dedicated to the anniversaries of April 25th and 30th;
- Occitan culture, dance, performances, and guided tastings with sommeliers featuring Piedmontese wines.
Art and solidarity
Espressioni combines its artistic program with a strong social commitment: one day is dedicated to the Super Eroi Acrobatici (SEA), an association that brings smiles to young patients in Italian hospitals, with fundraising efforts held throughout the event.
A landmark of the city
The festival highlights one of Grugliasco's most important cultural sites: the Parco Culturale Le Serre, former municipal greenhouses that have become a reference point for associations, culture, and community participation in the Metropolitan City of Turin. Espressioni was born with a clear vision: to connect different artistic languages and create new opportunities for interaction between artists, associations, and citizens.
Espressioni — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Espressioni, the second of the festival, took place from April 17 to 24 at the Chalet of the Parco Culturale Le Serre in Grugliasco, in the province of Turin. For one week, the exhibition space hosted a collective contemporary art show with artists from Grugliasco, Turin, and the Piedmont region, accompanied by art critic Enzo Nasillo. Alongside the exhibition, a daily calendar of workshops, literary meetings, musical evenings, theater, dance, Occitan culture, and food and wine tastings was offered. The event also had a strong charitable dimension, with a fundraiser dedicated to the Super Eroi Acrobatici (SEA).
Programme Espressioni 2026
Friday, April 17 — Inauguration
- 5:00 PM — Press conference and official opening of the festival at the Chalet, with authorities, associations, and artists
- From 5:00 PM — Opening of the collective contemporary art exhibition with musical performance and the presence of critic Enzo Nasillo
- 6:30 PM — Espressioni Special: Paradigma, presentation of the dynamic installation "Polvere Selvaggia" by the Compagnia Teatrale Il Barattolo (repeated cyclically until April 24)
- 8:45 PM — Espressioni Musicali with the Grugliasco Marching Band and Majorettes
Saturday, April 18
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM — Art exhibition
- 10:00 AM — Workshop "Espressioni del Sé" (painting, writing, movement, Tibetan singing bowls; reservation required)
- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM — "Painters for a Day," collective work on a 3x2 meter canvas open to visitors, families, and children
- 4:00 PM — Espressioni letterarie: narrative, art, and civic engagement with Stefano Francescon (Libera)
- 5:30 PM — Espressioni Live — Lectio Magistralis dell'Arte with Enzo Nasillo
- 6:45 PM — Espressioni di Art & Wine: guided tasting of Piedmontese wines with FISAR Sommeliers (reservation required)
Sunday, April 19
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM — Art exhibition
- 3:00 PM — Inauguration of the young artists' exhibition
- 4:00 PM — Espressioni letterarie: narrative and poetry in pink
- 5:30 PM — Espressioni di Prevenzione, a convivial event dedicated to health and prevention
Tuesday, April 21
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Art exhibition
- 8:45 PM — Espressioni teatrali di memoria: the Agorart Teatro group performs an original text on the Liberation of Grugliasco (April 1945), in honor of the April 25th and 30th anniversaries
Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Art exhibition
- Thursday, April 23, 8:45 PM — Espressioni Occitane with the Associazione Occitani a Torino: music, art, and traditions in the Occitan language
Friday, April 24 — Final and Solidarity Day
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Art exhibition
- From 11:00 AM — Descent of the Super Eroi Acrobatici of SEA at the Piccolo Teatro delle Arti
- From 11:30 AM — Trap and Rap Live Music with Radio Alba
- 5:00 PM — Espressioni letterarie: presentation of the book "Soffio di Vento"
- 5:45 PM — Awards ceremony for visitors by the Super Eroi Acrobatici (raffle for two autographed Torino FC jerseys for the fundraiser)
- 7:00 PM — Espressioni di Art & Wine for SEA: charity tasting of Piedmontese wines
- 9:00 PM — Espressioni in movimento: immersive music and dance evening
Highlights Espressioni 2026
- Collective contemporary art exhibition curated by critic Enzo Nasillo, including his Lectio Magistralis
- Concert by the Grugliasco Marching Band and Majorettes
- Theatrical performance by Agorart Teatro on the Liberation of Grugliasco
- Occitan culture evening with the Associazione Occitani a Torino
- Solidarity day with the Super Eroi Acrobatici (SEA) and fundraising
- Art & Wine tastings with FISAR Sommeliers
Prices Espressioni 2026
Practical information — Espressioni
Location
Parco Culturale Le Serre - Lo Chalet exhibition space, Via Tiziano Lanza 31, 10095 Grugliasco (TO).
How to get there
Grugliasco is located in the western suburbs of Turin. By car, it is accessible from the Turin ring road (Grugliasco/Collegno/Collegno exit); from Turin city center, Parco Le Serre is served by GTT public transport. The reference railway station is Torino Porta Susa, connected to the town by bus.
Opening hours
Exhibition opening: Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Contacts and reservations
Some workshops and tastings require reservations: [email protected] - WhatsApp +39 328 8955551.
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Where does it take place — Espressioni
Parco Culturale Le Serre - Lo Chalet
Via Tiziano Lanza 31, 10095 Grugliasco