Sulla soglia: multimedia and live installation in Matera

"Sulla soglia" is a sensory and performative route developed within an interdisciplinary workshop at the Conservatory of Music "E.R. Duni" as part of the PNRR D.I.A.R.Y. program. The project foregrounds papier-mâché as a material language and pairs it with video and electronic composition to form a symbolic landscape inspired by the local calcarenite.

Program and contributors

• Opening: Friday 15 May, 6:00 PM, Sala degli Scacchi — electronic performance with double bass curated by Grace Troilo.
• Second installation: "Paesaggio relitto" in the Library Hall, featuring a performance by the Conservatory E.R. Duni Jazz Ensemble.
• Visual and sculptural works: video pieces by Davide Masciandaro; sculptures by Suzana Henriqueta Alves da Silva in collaboration with master papier-mâché artist Raffaele Pentasuglia.
• Sound research: sound design and compositions developed by multiple composers and conservatory students.

Why visit

The project connects Mediterranean craft traditions with contemporary multimedia techniques to offer a fresh interpretation of material memory and local identity. The interplay of sculpture, projection and electronic composition produces an immersive environment that encourages reflection on materiality, time and the sacred.

Practical information

• Venue: Fondazione Le Monacelle, Via Riscatto 9, 75100 Matera (MT), Italy.
• Dates: 15–17 May 2026.
• Hours: check exact times with Fondazione Le Monacelle or the Conservatory "E.R. Duni".
• Accessibility: contact the venue to confirm access arrangements for visitors with disabilities.
• Tickets and guided visits: booking recommended; contact the Foundation or the Conservatory for reservations and details.

Tip: Matera's historic centre is best explored on foot; if you plan to attend guided activities or additional events, reserve in advance.