ORMA – "The hill always rises": "Future Horizons" exhibition at the Barbaresco Tower
Contemporary art spread across the Langhe of Barbaresco, amidst vineyards and the memory of Pavese
About Future Horizons – Barbaresco Tower
An art festival among the hills of Barbaresco
In Barbaresco, a small town in the Province of Cuneo overlooking the Tanaro river and world-renowned for its wine, the historic medieval Tower opens its doors to contemporary art. The "Future Horizons" exhibition is one of the highlights of the "The hill always rises" festival, which in 2026 becomes part of ORMA – Artist Traces in Langhe Monferrato Roero, a major cultural project uniting regional art exhibitions in support of Alba's bid for Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2027.
Six villages, one vision
The festival is not confined to a single location but spans six villages across the Langhe and Monferrato regions: Castiglione Tinella, Mango, Neive, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano Belbo, and Castagnole delle Lanze. Site-specific works and installations engage with churches, farmhouses, wineries, porticoes, and towers, turning the entire landscape into an open-air museum. The Barbaresco Tower serves as one of the most evocative stops on this journey.
The theme: transformation and Cesare Pavese
The 2026 edition centers on the theme of transformation, understood as a process capable of preserving memory while generating new forms and meanings. The inspiration is drawn from the pages of Cesare Pavese, a writer from Santo Stefano Belbo deeply connected to these hills, particularly his novel The Moon and the Bonfires. Thirteen international artists from Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Uruguay, the United States, and Argentina interpret this dialogue between art, landscape, and community.
More than just exhibitions
The festival program extends beyond the exhibits to include workshops, guided tours, and tastings organized in collaboration with local producers, in a region where art naturally meets wine culture. In Santo Stefano Belbo, the Cesare Pavese Foundation headquarters will host a series of meetings and talks with the artists, offering a deeper look into the works and the meaning of the route.
Conception and curation
The festival was conceived by Ernesto Morales and curated by Marzia Capannolo, under the organizational direction of the Langhe Monferrato Roero Tourism Board. Visiting "Future Horizons" at the Barbaresco Tower means discovering contemporary art while immersed in one of the most famous wine landscapes in Piedmont and Italy.
Future Horizons – Barbaresco Tower — edition 2026
From June 20 to July 5, 2026, the "The hill always rises" festival returns to the Langhe and Monferrato, now part of the ORMA – Artist Traces in Langhe Monferrato Roero project. The 2026 edition involves six municipalities: Castiglione Tinella, Mango, Neive, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano Belbo, and Castagnole delle Lanze, featuring site-specific works and installations by thirteen international artists (Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Uruguay, the United States, and Argentina). In Barbaresco, the historic medieval Tower hosts the "Future Horizons" exhibition, open from June 26. The festival is conceived by Ernesto Morales and curated by Marzia Capannolo.
Programme Future Horizons – Barbaresco Tower 2026
The festival (June 20 – July 5, 2026)
Six hillside villages host site-specific works and installations by thirteen international artists centered on the theme of transformation, inspired by The Moon and the Bonfires by Cesare Pavese.
- Barbaresco Tower — "Future Horizons" exhibition, opening Friday, June 26, 2026
- Castiglione Tinella, Mango, Neive, Santo Stefano Belbo, Castagnole delle Lanze — scattered works and installations
Side activities
- Workshops, guided tours, and tastings in collaboration with local producers
- Series of meetings and talks with artists at the Cesare Pavese Foundation in Santo Stefano Belbo
The complete list of participating artists and detailed opening hours for individual venues are published on the visitlmr.it portal.
Highlights Future Horizons – Barbaresco Tower 2026
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Practical information — Future Horizons – Barbaresco Tower
When
The "The hill always rises" festival takes place from June 20 to July 5, 2026. The "Future Horizons" exhibition at the Barbaresco Tower opens on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Where
Barbaresco Tower, in the historic center of Barbaresco (CN), Piedmont. The full festival route also includes Castiglione Tinella, Mango, Neive, Santo Stefano Belbo, and Castagnole delle Lanze.
How to get there
By car: Barbaresco is about 7 km from Alba, accessible via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway (Alba exit) or the A6. By train: the reference station is Alba, connected to the village by bus and taxi. A car is recommended to visit the various villages along the route.
Information
The program, opening hours, and visiting details are published on the Langhe Monferrato Roero Tourism Board portal (visitlmr.it). Many festival events have free admission; it is recommended to check schedules and book in advance for guided tours and tastings.
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Torre di Barbaresco