Trees: photographic exhibition by Isacco Emiliani at the Pescherie della Rocca estense

"Trees" presents forty night-time photographs portraying the monumental trees of Bassa Romagna, produced over seven years of evening shoots. The series explores presence, strength and vulnerability through an intimate nocturnal perspective.

Practical information

• When: 19–31 May 2026
• Visiting hours: weekdays 15:00–19:00; holidays 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–19:00
• Where: Pescherie della Rocca estense, Largo del Tricolore 1, 48022 Lugo (RA), Italy
• Curator: Matteo Penazzi
• Admission: check the official site for reservations and details

Opening and program highlights

• 19 May, 18:00 — vernissage with a conversation between photographer Isacco Emiliani and researcher Valido Capodarca; at 20:30 the event "The 5,000-Year Olive" with Marina Barham.
• 22 May, 18:00 — preview of the Lugo Music Festival with the 2026 program presentation.
• 26 May, 20:00–23:00 — "Night Vision" workshop led by Isacco Emiliani (limited places, reservation required).
• 28 May — children's workshop "The Man with the Green Coat" with illustrator Irene Penazzi (16:30 and 18:00); at 21:00 presentation of the book "The Buddhist Sparrow" with authors Tiziano Fratus and Rosella Ghedini.
• 31 May — 11:00 chamber quartet concert "Maple, Fir, Ebony"; 16:00 guided photo walk "Along the Canale dei Molini" with Elena Ghini.

Programs for schools and youth

At the same time, the Biblioteca Trisi youth section hosts "Magic Trees", an exhibition of works by school classes involved in an educational project on trees and landscape, running from 18 May to 18 June 2026.

Information and bookings

For workshop reservations and visitor information visit www.lugomusicfestival.org or contact [email protected]. Supporters include the Municipality of Lugo, Fondazione del Monte di Bologna e Ravenna and the Emilia-Romagna Region.