Women for Women Against Violence: Palermo exhibition turns wounds into

Women for Women Against Violence: the Palermo exhibition

A photographic project that connects gender violence and breast cancer, highlighting personal stories of pain and rebirth. Produced by Donatella Gimigliano, the exhibition displays 21 large-format portraits by Tiziana Luxardo that give voice to real experiences of strength and recovery.

Launched at Villa del Gattopardo, the exhibition is on view at Palazzo Cefalà and is open to the public until 10 April 2026. Admission is free.

What to expect

The photographs embrace wounds rather than hiding them, using symbolic references to the Japanese art of kintsugi to express transformation and healing. Each work features a QR code that allows visitors to listen to the subject's personal testimony, fostering a direct and intimate encounter.

Highlights

• Works on display: 21 large-format portraits.
• Photographer: Tiziana Luxardo.
• Curator/Producer: Donatella Gimigliano (Associazione Consorzio Umanitas).
• Venue: Palazzo Cefalà, Palermo.
• Exhibition dates: 26 March 2026 – 10 April 2026.
• Admission: free.

Audience and civic impact

The exhibition targets a broad audience, with special attention to younger generations as agents of cultural change. Direct testimonies and contributions from awarded ambassadors reinforce the goals of awareness and solidarity, encouraging empathy and social responsibility.

It is a chance to engage with moving visual narratives and to translate emotional impact into concrete actions for support and prevention in the local community.

Practical information

• Location: Palazzo Cefalà, Palermo.
• Dates: 26/03/2026 – 10/04/2026.
• Admission: free; suitable for general public and school visits.
• Additional resources: each portrait includes a QR code linking to the subject’s spoken testimony.

Visiting this exhibition offers more than visual experience: it provides direct access to personal stories that encourage civic engagement and protection of women's dignity.