Carla Viparelli – "Terra Fragile" at Galleria Port’Alba

Galleria Port’Alba in Naples hosts "Terra Fragile", a solo exhibition by Carla Viparelli curated by Federica Di Lorenzo. The show explores the relationship between humans and nature through works that emphasize materiality, memory and layered surfaces.

The exhibition encourages slow looking: wooden panels, marks and symbolic fragments are active elements that record time and loss rather than mere backgrounds.

• Vernissage: Thursday, 28 May 2026, 6:30 PM
• Exhibition period: 28 May – 1 October 2026
• Venue: Galleria Port’Alba, Via Port’Alba 30, Naples
• Curator: Federica Di Lorenzo

Why visit

"Terra Fragile" turns the gallery into a site of questions: soil and earth become bodies and sensitive archives. The works challenge viewers to reconsider beauty as an instrument of reflection and environmental responsibility rather than mere consolation.

Works and approach

The exhibition includes oil-on-board triptychs and panels that reference sacred architecture, ancient atomistic thought and the continuity between humans and the natural world. Viparelli frequently uses reclaimed wood and mixed materials, making the supports integral to the artistic statement.

About the artist

Born in Naples in 1959, Carla Viparelli lives and works between Naples and Maratea. Active since the mid-1980s, her practice sits at the intersection of art, philosophy and material exploration; she has shown internationally and received several national awards.

Practical information

• Opening hours and visits: check directly with Galleria Port’Alba for current opening times and admission details.
• Address: Via Port’Alba, 30 – 80134 Naples
• Contacts: consult the gallery’s channels for updates on related events and guided tours.