PICTA — Contemporary Art Exhibition at the IDRO Ecomuseum of Ridracoli

An art exhibition between water and forests

PICTA is the contemporary art exhibition that every summer reaches the IDRO Ecomuseum of Waters of Ridracoli, in the territory of the Municipality of Santa Sofia, in the province of Forlì-Cesena. The exhibition is part of the widespread project Picta Romagna, a European exhibition that during the season touches various locations in Romagna — from Terra del Sole to Castrocaro Terme, Forlì, Forlimpopoli, Meldola, and Faenza — to conclude in the natural setting of the Ridracoli dam, defined by the organizers as the final act of a unique cultural journey.

Art and environment in dialogue

Set up in the heart of the Casentinesi Forests, within and around the Ecomuseum managed by Romagna Acque – Società delle Fonti, the group exhibition relates the artists' works to water, the forest, and the large dam. The theme chosen for the edition focuses on the relationship between artistic creation and the natural context: installations and paintings confront an environment where human presence blends with the wild nature of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines.

A group exhibition of Italian and European artists

PICTA brings together Italian and foreign artists in a group exhibition that enhances the international dimension of the event. The initiative is conceived by Giuseppe Bertolino, with critical curation by Michele Govoni, and is promoted by the association Cava Forever group aps in collaboration with Romagna Acque – Società delle Fonti. The project involves regional institutions, the Province of Forlì-Cesena, and the municipal administration, confirming the deep link between the event and the territory.

Visiting the Ecomuseum during the exhibition

The exhibition offers an opportunity to discover one of the most fascinating places in Emilia-Romagna: the IDRO Ecomuseum tells the story of water, the dam, and the Casentinesi Forests National Park through interactive paths, while the artificial lake of Ridracoli offers spectacular views, also accessible by electric boat. The visit to the exhibition thus integrates with a complete experience of nature, science, and culture.

• Location: IDRO Ecomuseum of Waters of Ridracoli, Municipality of Santa Sofia (FC)
• Context: Casentinesi Forests National Park, Monte Falterona and Campigna
• Exhibition: concluding stop of the widespread project Picta Romagna
• Conception: Giuseppe Bertolino; critical curation: Michele Govoni

PICTA at the IDRO Ecomuseum is an event designed for those who love contemporary art and wish to experience it in an extraordinary context, where each work resonates with the landscape of the dam and the forests.