Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
A multimedia exhibition that explores the theme of migration through the symbol of bird migration. From October 1st to 5th, the Museo Castromediano in Lecce hosts the final stop of “Of Flights and Migrations,” connecting the natural migration of birds to Italian emigration to America between the 19th and 20th centuries, narrating stories of departure and hope. Curated by Raffaela Zizzari, the exhibition brings together wax works by Lithuanian sculptor Laura Dzelzytè and photographs and videos by Danish photographer Søren Solkær, offering a reflection on migratory phenomena, survival, and contemporaneity.
Original text in Italian
Una mostra multimediale che esplora il tema delle migrazioni attraverso il simbolo del viaggio dei volatili. Dal 1° al 5 novembre, il Museo Castromediano di Lecce ospita l'ultima tappa di "Di Voli e Migrazioni", che accosta la migrazione naturale degli uccelli all'emigrazione italiana tra Otto e Novecento verso l'America, narrando storie di partenza e speranza. L'esposizione, curata da Raffaela Zizzari, riunisce opere in cera della scultrice lituana Laura Dzelzytè e scatti fotografici e video del fotografo danese Søren Solkær, offrendo una riflessione su fenomeni migratori, sopravvivenza e contemporaneità.
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Worth seeing nearby
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Niccolò dei GreciIn the historic center of Lecce the Greek Church is the seat of the Parish
of St. Nicholas of Myra and belongs to the 'Eparchy of Lungro. Lecce very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo AdornoNestled among the streets of the old town center, opposite the Convento de
Celestini, the Palazzo Loffredo Adorno in Lecce is one of the finest
examples of 16th-century architecture. Lecce very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del Governo - ex Convento dei CelestiniOnce a convent, the Palazzo dei Celestini is also known as the Palazzo del
Governo and is now home to the Prefecture and the Province of Lecce. Lecce very close
Churches and cryptsBasilica of Santa CroceThe most prominent example of Lecce's Baroque architecture, the basilica of
Santa Croce is one of the city's most fascinating landmarks Lecce very close