Cava de' Tirreni: photographic exhibition "Se un giorno il silenzio" by

Se un giorno il silenzio — photographic exhibition by Cesare Abbate

A set of 15 black-and-white images presents an intimate, documentary look at the lockdown period in Naples, focusing on everyday details and portraits that build a collective memory through a restrained visual language.

Key information:

• Vernissage: Friday, 8 May 2026, 18:00 (critical introduction by Prof. Paolo Apolito)
• Exhibition period: 8–15 May 2026
• Opening hours: daily 09:00–13:00; Wednesday and Sunday also 17:00–21:00
• Venue: Forum dei giovani di Cava de' Tirreni, Viale Francesco Crispi 1 (Villa Comunale), Cava de' Tirreni (SA), Italy
• Admission: free
• Curator: Ileana Bonadies
• Organisers: Portici Science Cafè, Scientia, Forum dei giovani di Cava de' Tirreni, Libreria Centopagine, Italian science café network

Why visit: the exhibition appeals to those interested in socially engaged photography and visual reflections on collective memory. The black-and-white format highlights emotional nuance and invites careful observation — particularly relevant for students, researchers and photography enthusiasts.

Practical tips: allow 30–45 minutes for the visit; entry is free but check for any schedule changes during the exhibition period.