Stills of Peace and Everyday Life
International festival of contemporary art and culture between Atri and Pescara
About Stills of Peace
A festival that unites Italy with the world
Stills of Peace and Everyday Life is an international festival dedicated to contemporary art and culture, promoted by the ARIA Foundation in collaboration with the municipalities of Atri and Pescara. Established in 2014, each edition builds a dialogue between Italy and a guest country, inviting artists, curators, writers, and directors to engage with a major contemporary theme. The festival is historically based in the village of Atri, in the province of Teramo, in the heart of Abruzzo, and extends to nearby Pescara, on the Adriatic Sea.
The 2026 edition: Italy and Argentina in dialogue
The thirteenth edition, scheduled from July 4 to October 3, 2026, features Argentina as the guest country, with the theme of Global Identity, chosen by artistic director Giovanna Dello Iacono. It is the third chapter of a triptych dedicated to Latin America, following Mexico (2024) and Colombia (2025). The reflection revolves around the concept of identity in a globalized world, touching upon roots, memory, and belonging.
Ma.Co. — The Contemporary Marathon
The festival kicks off with Ma.Co., the Contemporary Marathon, from July 4 to 6, 2026, featuring five exhibitions, eleven artists, and five curators. The inauguration is set for Saturday, July 4, at 6:00 PM in the Cloister of the Palazzo Ducale dei Duchi d'Acquaviva in Atri. The Cisterne of Palazzo Acquaviva will host the Global Identity exhibition, curated by Giovanna Dello Iacono and Maria Letizia Paiato with works by Luciana Lamothe and Nicola Samorì, as well as Stills of Peace for Young, dedicated to young artists. The palace halls will also feature Rodolfo Zanni. Notes from Oblivion, a tribute to the Atri-born composer who bridged Italy and Argentina.
Cinema, literature, and photography
- Cine Argentina: a film series curated by Martina Juncadella, with screenings in the original language and Italian subtitles.
- Stills Story: literary meetings curated by Giuliana De Petris, dedicated to Argentine authors, opening with a novel by Mempo Giardinelli.
- The Same, the Different: a photography exhibition curated by Paolo Dell'Elce at the s.l.m.00 space in Pescara.
Atri, a village of art in Abruzzo
The festival is set against the backdrop of Atri, one of the most beautiful villages in Abruzzo, known for its Cathedral, its badlands (calanchi), and Palazzo Acquaviva. The event reaffirms the commitment of the Municipality of Atri and the Abruzzo Region as places of cultural encounter, where contemporary art engages with centuries of historical heritage.
Stills of Peace — edition 2026
Stills of Peace 2026: Global Identity
The 13th edition is dedicated to Argentina and the theme of Global Identity. The festival opens with Ma.Co., the Contemporary Marathon (July 4-6) featuring five exhibitions and eleven artists. At Palazzo Acquaviva in Atri, the highlights include the exhibitions Global Identity (with Luciana Lamothe and Nicola Samorì), Stills of Peace for Young, and Rodolfo Zanni. Notes from Oblivion. In Pescara, the photography exhibition The Same, the Different is hosted at the s.l.m.00 space, and from September 5, Oh Mother! by Martina Marini Misterioso will be at the Church of Sant'Anna.
The program is completed by Cine Argentina, a series of Argentine films in the original language, and Stills Story, a cycle of literary meetings with Argentine authors.
Programme Stills of Peace 2026
- July 4 — Inauguration of Ma.Co. in the Cloister of Palazzo Ducale dei Duchi d'Acquaviva, Atri; Global Identity and Stills of Peace for Young exhibitions.
- July 5 — Photography exhibition The Same, the Different at the s.l.m.00 space, Pescara.
- July 6 — Start of Stills Story (literary meetings) and Cine Argentina (film series).
- From September 5 to October 3 — Oh Mother! exhibition by Martina Marini Misterioso, Church of Sant'Anna, Pescara.
Highlights Stills of Peace 2026
- Argentina as guest country, theme: Global Identity
- Five exhibitions, eleven artists, five curators
- Cine Argentina film series and Stills Story literary meetings
- Artistic direction by Giovanna Dello Iacono
Prices Stills of Peace 2026
Practical information — Stills of Peace
Getting there
Atri is located in the province of Teramo, in the hilly hinterland of Abruzzo, just a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast. By car, it can be reached via the A14 motorway (Atri-Pineto exit) and the A24. The reference train station is Pineto-Atri, on the Adriatic line, which is connected to the historic center by bus. Pescara, the festival's second venue, has an airport and a train station.
Opening hours and admission
Exhibitions in Atri are generally open daily from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Venues in Pescara have reduced hours, often by appointment. We recommend checking hours, admission, and booking details on the official website stillsofpeace.com or by emailing [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Stills of Peace
Palazzo Acquaviva
Corso Elio Adriano 44, 64032 Atri