Gibellina 2026: contemporary art, collecting and territorial renewal

Gibellina 2026: contemporary art and collecting serving the community

Gibellina has become a key destination for contemporary art: rebuilt after the 1968 earthquake, the town has forged a distinct identity through interventions by artists and architects that have turned its landscape into an open-air museum.

Exhibition at the MAC: the Elenk’Art collection on display

At the Ludovico Corrao Museum of Contemporary Art a curated selection from Francesco Galvagno’s private collection is on view. The exhibition showcases works produced over the last twenty-five years by established and emerging Sicilian artists, offering insight into the recent local art scene.

Why visit

• Historical and artistic context: from the post-earthquake reconstruction promoted by Ludovico Corrao to Alberto Burri’s Cretto, Gibellina tells a unique story of cultural regeneration.
• Collecting in practice: the show illustrates how private collections can enliven public spaces, offices and local businesses, promoting broader access to art.
• Local talent: the presentation features young Sicilian artists alongside figures from the Palermo School, useful for those scouting contemporary names.

Practical tips

Plan your visit to the MAC as part of a cultural route through western Sicily: notable contemporary art foundations and exhibition spaces in Catania and Palermo complement a trip to Gibellina. For local flavor, stop at historic pastry shops and restaurants that blend tradition with innovation.

Curatorial approach

The selection aims to juxtapose different generations: alongside well-known names of the Palermo School, emerging artists demonstrate the dynamism of the regional art scene.

Note: the exhibition and related programs are part of the initiatives linked to Gibellina as Italy’s 2026 capital of contemporary art.