The Visionaries: Emanuele Giannelli’s monumental sculptures in Barga

Period: May 1 - September 30, 2026

"The Visionaries" stages large-scale sculptures by Emanuele Giannelli throughout Barga, combining a free-access outdoor trail available 24 hours a day with a solo exhibition hosted at the Oxo Gallery. Selected restaurants and local venues also display works, creating a dispersed cultural itinerary.

Highlights

• Korf guarding Porta Reale, visible from afar;
• Mr Arbitrium Mirrored, the tallest piece, positioned in the octagonal square on viale Marconi overlooking the valley;
• Gravity Mirrored in the atrium of Palazzo Balduini;
• Sospeso and Mr. Kiribati beneath the Menchi vault;
• Works hosted at local venues: Ristorante Da Alfonso, Scacciaguai, Wine Not?, and the Acchiappasogni Art Boutique Hotel;
• Additional installations outside the walls, in the valley, and at the Unipol office in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and in Fornaci di Barga.

Venue and opening hours

Main venue: Oxo Gallery, Piazza del Comune 5, Barga.

Outdoor access: dispersed trail free and open 24/7.

Oxo Gallery (solo show): open Friday to Sunday and during city events (Piazzette, Barga Jazz, Barga Scottish Festival) from 17:00 to 20:00; other days by appointment.

Why go

Giannelli’s works provoke thought on technological progress and human ambivalence, balancing figurative and conceptual languages. The dispersed exhibition reactivates public spaces, inviting residents and visitors to encounter contemporary sculpture in everyday settings.

Practical information

• Exhibition dates: May 1 - September 30, 2026.
• Admission: outdoor installations free of charge; gallery visits subject to the organizer's terms (check Oxo Gallery for updates and bookings).
• Web: consult the gallery website for the exhibition map and contact details, and to arrange weekday visits.