GIARDINI IN ARTE 2026
At its ninth edition, Giardini in Arte brings together art and nature, fostering a dialogue between humans and the earth through performances, readings, and a local green market.
**Program
Saturday, May 9
5:00 PM**
Conversation between artist Claudia Losi and Matteo Meschiari, anthropologist, geographer, writer, and associate professor at the University of Palermo.
Starting from the theme of Territà, central to both of their research, Losi and Meschiari share reflections with the audience on the concept of place, the memory of humans and the earth, guiding the narrative through geographical maps.
6:30 PM
Anìmule, Claudia Losi
An immersive performance, Anìmule is a shadow theatre created and projected by the artist through the manipulation of small torn paper shapes.
Introduction by Gabi Scardi, art historian and curator.
Vegetarian aperitif to follow.
**Sunday, May 10
From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Spring Market in collaboration with Amici del Ticino**
A selection of artisans, designers, producers, and creatives working locally present their products in the evocative setting of the old Monte Verità swimming pool, combining nature, creativity, and craftsmanship.
11:00 AM
Imprevisti
The Ticino-based collective founded by interdisciplinary artists Emerson Vergel, Yara Li Mennel, and Sophie Papais presents a site-specific project as part of the Festa Danzante (Ticino, May 6–10).
3:00 PM
A Burning Desire for Spring. Herbs, Animals and Skies in the Prison Letters of Rosa Luxemburg, Casagrande Publishing, 2025
Editors Danilo Baratti and Patrizia Candolfi in conversation with Nicola Schoenenberger, author of a text published in the volume.
All activities are free of charge. A shuttle service from Ascona to Monte Verità will be available.
For info: www.monteverita.org
, info@monteverita.org
, +41 (91) 785 40 40
At its ninth edition, Giardini in Arte brings together art and nature, fostering a dialogue between humans and the earth through performances, readings, and a local green market.
**Program
Saturday, May 9
5:00 PM**
Conversation between artist Claudia Losi and Matteo Meschiari, anthropologist, geographer, writer, and associate professor at the University of Palermo.
Starting from the theme of Territà, central to both of their research, Losi and Meschiari share reflections with the audience on the concept of place, the memory of humans and the earth, guiding the narrative through geographical maps.
6:30 PM
Anìmule, Claudia Losi
An immersive performance, Anìmule is a shadow theatre created and projected by the artist through the manipulation of small torn paper shapes.
Introduction by Gabi Scardi, art historian and curator.
Vegetarian aperitif to follow.
**Sunday, May 10
From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Spring Market in collaboration with Amici del Ticino**
A selection of artisans, designers, producers, and creatives working locally present their products in the evocative setting of the old Monte Verità swimming pool, combining nature, creativity, and craftsmanship.
11:00 AM
Imprevisti
The Ticino-based collective founded by interdisciplinary artists Emerson Vergel, Yara Li Mennel, and Sophie Papais presents a site-specific project as part of the Festa Danzante (Ticino, May 6–10).
3:00 PM
A Burning Desire for Spring. Herbs, Animals and Skies in the Prison Letters of Rosa Luxemburg, Casagrande Publishing, 2025
Editors Danilo Baratti and Patrizia Candolfi in conversation with Nicola Schoenenberger, author of a text published in the volume.
All activities are free of charge. A shuttle service from Ascona to Monte Verità will be available.
For info: www.monteverita.org
, info@monteverita.org
, +41 (91) 785 40 40