Ai Weiwei in L'Aquila: a site-specific work commissioned by Fondazione

Ai Weiwei in L'Aquila: a work conceived for the city

It has been announced that artist and activist Ai Weiwei will produce a site-specific artwork created expressly for L'Aquila. The initiative, promoted by Fondazione Carispaq together with significant local and national partners, is part of the city's 2026 cultural programme and aims to support cultural development and urban renewal.

Purpose and impact

The project is intended as a lasting legacy for the local community: a work with strong symbolic and cultural value designed to strengthen L'Aquila's international profile and its role as a cultural hub.

Participants

• Main promoter: Fondazione Carispaq
• Institutional partners: Fondazione Terzo Pilastro Internazionale, local administrations
• Organisations and curators: ANCE L’Aquila, the gallery representing the artist and the project's curator

Context and collaborations

The initiative aligns with ongoing cultural activities in the area, including the recently opened "Ai Weiwei: Aftershock" exhibition at MAXXI L'Aquila, aiming to increase the exhibition's reach and attract national and international audiences.

What to expect

• A site-specific intervention tailored to the city's urban and identity spaces.
• Promotional and cultural activities in collaboration with local institutions.
• An artwork conceived as a contribution to the city's cultural and urban renewal.

Practical note: the announcement was made during a meeting at the Fondazione Carispaq headquarters on April 30, 2026.