Cava de' Tirreni: photo exhibition "If One Day the Silence" — opening

Cava de' Tirreni: photo exhibition "If One Day the Silence"

Opening: Friday, May 8, 2026, 18:00

Venue: Forum dei giovani di Cava de' Tirreni, Viale Francesco Crispi 1 (Villa Comunale), Cava de' Tirreni (SA), Italy

The exhibition showcases 15 black-and-white photographs by photojournalist Cesare Abbate. The series captures intimate details and everyday portraits from the lockdown months in Naples, creating a concentrated visual account of collective memory.

Why visit

Curated by Ileana Bonadies and part of the 2026 Sustainable Development Festival promoted by ASviS, the installation adopts a documentary and human-centred approach. The opening includes a critical commentary by anthropologist Prof. Paolo Apolito, who will interpret the exhibition's central themes.

Practical information

• Exhibition period: May 8–15, 2026
• Visiting hours:
  • Daily: 09:00–13:00
  • Wednesdays and Sundays: also 17:00–21:00
• Admission: free
• Curator: Ileana Bonadies
• Artist: Cesare Abbate (photojournalist, ANSA correspondent since 2003)
• Organisers: Portici Science Cafè, Scientia, Forum dei giovani di Cava de' Tirreni, Libreria Centopagine, Italian science café network

The exhibition is recommended for visitors interested in documentary photography with a strong human focus and for those reflecting on collective memory through visual narratives.