Art that mends fractures, in the Grotta Church
In Romano di Lombardia (Province of Bergamo, Lombardy), the evocative Grotta Church, in Piazza San Defendente, hosts the exhibition 'Faglie' by artist Augusto Sciacca in spring. The title refers to geological fractures, but in the works, it becomes a metaphor for wounds and their possible recomposition, in a journey that intertwines art and existential reflection.
The 'Faglie' project is a cycle that Augusto Sciacca has developed between the late 1990s and today, in a long and layered work. The stop in Romano di Lombardia is part of a traveling exhibition that brings the artist's works to various locations in the Bergamo area, each adding meaning to the interpretation of the work.
The exhibition is curated by Angelo Piazzoli and Paola Silvia Ubiali for the Fondazione Credito Bergamasco, which has been committed to enhancing the art and heritage of the territory for years. The installation in the Grotta Church creates a particularly intense dialogue between the works and the sacred space, amplifying the spiritual dimension of Sciacca's work. The inauguration is accompanied by a concert in the Basilica of San Defendente.
With free admission, the 'Faglie' exhibition is a precious opportunity for the public of Romano di Lombardia and the Bergamo area to engage with contemporary art in a fascinating setting. An event that confirms the cultural vitality of the town and its commitment to enhancing its artistic and architectural heritage.
The second stop of the exhibition cycle 'Faglie' by Augusto Sciacca is held in Romano di Lombardia from April 18 to May 17, 2026, in the Grotta Church. The cycle, developed by the artist between the late 90s and today, reflects on fractures and their recomposition.
The exhibition is curated by Angelo Piazzoli and Paola Silvia Ubiali for the Fondazione Credito Bergamasco. The inauguration, on Saturday, April 18 at 4:30 PM, takes place in the Basilica of San Defendente with the concert 'Il secondo Novecento tra Italia e Sud America' by Duo Podera Mezzanotti.
Exhibition details (April 18 - May 17, 2026):
Curated by Angelo Piazzoli and Paola Silvia Ubiali (Fondazione Credito Bergamasco).
From April 18 to May 17, 2026. Inauguration Saturday, April 18 at 4:30 PM in the Basilica of San Defendente. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4:00 PM-6:30 PM.
Grotta Church, Piazza San Defendente, Romano di Lombardia (BG).
Romano di Lombardia is accessible from the A35 BreBeMi (Bariano exit) and by train on the Bergamo-Cremona line.
Free admission.
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Chiesa della Grotta
Chiesa della Grotta, Piazza San Defendente, 24058 Romano di Lombardia