Italy–Mozambique: April 20 presentation of the MiC project “A bridge

Presentation of the project "A bridge made of art" (Italy–Mozambique)

When: Monday, April 20, 2026; press conference at 11:00. Where: Foreign Press Association headquarters, Rome.

The Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture presents the international initiative "A bridge made of art. Italy–Mozambique", a cultural cooperation program designed to promote professional and creative exchange between operators and artists from the two countries.

• Goal: co-training paths for artists and cultural professionals to strengthen skills and foster long-term collaborations.
• Structure: three training periods with joint sessions in Italy and Mozambique; the final training week is scheduled for November 2026.
• Public outcome: an Italy–Mozambique exhibition planned for the following year (possible venue: Alba, Italian Capital of Contemporary Art).

Speakers at the press conference include Director-General Angelo Piero Cappello, Counsellor of the Mozambican Embassy in Rome Alcinda Da Costa Salvado, Director of the National Museums of Perugia Costantino D’Orazio, and the Italian Ambassador to Maputo H.E. Gabriele Annis. The event will outline timelines, participation modalities and the cultural aims of the project within the Piano Mattei framework.

Practical details:

• Press conference date: 2026-04-20, 11:00.
• Venue: Foreign Press Association, Rome (check access and accreditation requirements with organizers).
• Next steps: joint training sessions (final week in November 2026); restitution exhibition in 2027.

This initiative places contemporary creativity at the center of a strategic dialogue with Africa, aiming to build sustainable exchanges and shared exhibition outcomes.