POESIS - Art and Poetry Exhibition at Villa Cipelli
Art and poetry meet for the first time amidst the Art Nouveau frescoes of Villa Cipelli
About POESIS
POESIS: When Words Meet Images
For the first time, the historic Villa Cipelli, in the hamlet of Madonna Cinque Vie in Fiorenzuola d'Arda (Province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna), opens its doors to the public to host POESIS, an exhibition that brings together art and poetry in an unprecedented creative fusion. Amidst the Art Nouveau frescoes, the period furniture of the residence, and the beauty of its park, poets and artists meet in a dialogue where words become form and figures find a voice.
A Journey Through Art, Poetry, and Transcendence
The exhibition aims to show how artists and poets are guided, in the act of creation, by a single profound and authentic ideal: an ideal of beauty, love, consciousness, and above all, Transcendence, the innate need to go beyond. The link between poetry and art is thus revealed as indissoluble, and each work becomes an invitation to read beyond the surface.
The Artists on Display
The exhibition features works by Thomas Arcari, Luigi Bonora, Marina Burani, ERRESULLALUNA, Notawonderboy, Tiziana Anna Paffile, Andrea Saltini, Andrea Vettori, and Gianluigi Zoncati. The installation is curated by Andrea Saltini and Marina Burani, who have conceived a close dialogue between the frescoed rooms and the contemporary works.
A Historic Residence Unveiled
Villa Cipelli is an Art Nouveau residence that, until today, remained closed to the general public. With POESIS, it opens its spaces for the first time, offering visitors not only an exhibition but also the opportunity to discover a place steeped in history and charm, immersed in the greenery of its park. An experience that combines the discovery of Fiorenzuola's architectural heritage with the contemporary artistic and poetic scene.
When to Visit
The exhibition runs from May 29 to June 28, 2026, open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free. The opening, on Friday, May 29 at 6:30 PM, will be enhanced by live music and performances.
POESIS — edition 2026
The inaugural edition of POESIS brings an exhibition path to Villa Cipelli, in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, where words, images, artworks, and performances intertwine amidst the Art Nouveau frescoes and historic furniture of the residence. The exhibition runs from May 29 to June 28, 2026, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with free admission.
On display are works by Thomas Arcari, Luigi Bonora, Marina Burani, ERRESULLALUNA, Notawonderboy, Tiziana Anna Paffile, Andrea Saltini, Andrea Vettori, and Gianluigi Zoncati, with an installation curated by Andrea Saltini and Marina Burani.
Programme POESIS 2026
Opening - Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:30 PM
- Music: Bloody Bitter - Live Set
- Poetry Performance curated by Lara Bonvini, with Lara Bonvini and Silvia Conti
- Artistic Collaboration: Francesca Bianchi
- Costumes: Ivana Poli
- Video created for the exhibition by Enrico Zermani (filmed at Palazzo Dalla Rosa Prati)
Exhibition - May 30 to June 28, 2026
- Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Exhibition path through the frescoed rooms and the park of Villa Cipelli
- Artists on display: Thomas Arcari, Luigi Bonora, Marina Burani, ERRESULLALUNA, Notawonderboy, Tiziana Anna Paffile, Andrea Saltini, Andrea Vettori, Gianluigi Zoncati
- Installation curated by Andrea Saltini and Marina Burani
Highlights POESIS 2026
The first-time public opening of the Art Nouveau interiors of Villa Cipelli. The opening on May 29 with the live set by Bloody Bitter, the poetry performance by Lara Bonvini and Silvia Conti, and the author's video by Enrico Zermani.
Prices POESIS 2026
Practical information — POESIS
Where
Villa Cipelli, Strada Provinciale 4 n. 49, Madonna Cinque Vie hamlet, 29017 Fiorenzuola d'Arda (PC).
How to Get Here
By car: the villa is easily accessible from the Fiorenzuola exit of the A1 Milan-Bologna motorway. By train: Fiorenzuola d'Arda station on the Milan-Bologna line, then transfer to the Madonna Cinque Vie hamlet.
Opening Hours and Admission
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Free admission. Opening on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:30 PM.
Information
Tel. +39 338 2982009 (caretaker: +39 350 1226343) - email [email protected].
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Where does it take place — POESIS
Villa Cipelli
Strada Provinciale 4, 49, 29017 Fiorenzuola d'Arda