Tales from the River – Widespread Exhibition by Mara Ruzza

A Story Made of Water and Earth

«Tales from the River» is the widespread exhibition by artist and curator Mara Ruzza, promoted by the Municipality of Selvazzano Dentro (province of Padua). A project that tells the story of the relationship between man and the river through works created with natural materials: river water, clays, and sandy soils become colour and material for painting.

A Widespread Exhibition

The exhibition unfolds in several locations in the area: it begins in the Vittorio De Zanche Hall of Palazzo Eugenio Maestri and continues at the Barchessa and in the Park of Villa Cesarotti, in dialogue with the park's summer events. The widespread installation invites the public to rediscover the deep connection between Selvazzano Dentro and its river identity, along the banks of the Bacchiglione.

Workshops with the Artist

Alongside the exhibition, there are workshops open to everyone, led by Mara Ruzza herself, allowing participants to experience the techniques of «earth and water painting» firsthand. This initiative combines contemporary art, environmental awareness, and participation, in line with the cultural programming of the Municipality of Selvazzano Dentro.