DIALOGUE

DIALOGUE is a collective exhibition dedicated to visual and figurative arts, inviting artists to reflect on the theme of Saint Francis of Assisi as a figure of dialogue, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of his death. At a time when dialogue seems to have lost its deepest meaning, the figure of the poor man of Assisi encourages us to think about this theme from a “pan-like” perspective, where man is not at the center of the universe but is a part of it. Therefore, artists will need to focus on the dialogue between people and between humans and nature. Additionally, the works to be presented should also engage in a dialogue with the icon of Saint Francis preserved at the Diocesan Museum “Aurelio Marena” in Bitonto, recognized as one of the first images of the saint and among the oldest Franciscan works in Southern Italy. The Bitonto icon, dating back to the mid-13th century, depicts an intense and contemplative face, and serves as a powerful symbol of the meeting between spirituality, …