Mario Ciaramella — Sacro Pane: site-specific exhibition in San Giovanni

Mario Ciaramella — Sacro Pane

Venue: Church of San Giovanni Battista, San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples

Dates: 13 April – 14 May 2026

Officine Artistiche Vesuviane presents Sacro Pane, a site-specific installation by Mario Ciaramella set within the eighteenth-century nave of the church. The artist stages a contemporary cenacle with sculptures that reinterpret Jesus and the twelve apostles, based on drawings and a sustained inquiry into the Last Supper. The installation is designed for a slow, immersive encounter focused on the sharing of bread as nourishment and symbol of salvation.

The exhibition coexists with the church's liturgical life and aims to function as a point of gathering and inspiration for the local community. Guided tours and free talks are scheduled during the exhibition period.

Practical information

• Opening: 13/04/2026
• Exhibition closes: 14/05/2026
• Opening event: Monday 13 April 2026, 6:00 PM
• Hours: mornings (Mon–Sat) 10:00–12:30; afternoons (Mon–Fri) 17:00–19:00. Tuesday afternoons closed.
• Admission: free
• Organiser: Officine Artistiche Vesuviane
• Curator: Carla Travierso
• Address: Corso San Giovanni a Teduccio 594, 80146 Naples (NA)

Related activities

On 13–15 April 2026, Maestro Ciaramella will lead a linocut workshop open to the public by reservation. The workshop covers the full process—design, lino carving, ink preparation and paper printing. To participate, book by emailing [email protected] by 9 April.

About the artist

Born in Luzzano di Moiano (Benevento) in 1956, Mario Ciaramella studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and trained with notable Italian masters. His work combines local materials and traditional techniques with research into memory, ritual and community settings. He has shown widely in Italy and abroad.

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