Il collettivo Claire Fontaine e Ugo la Pietra aprono la nuova stagione della Fondazione La Rocca di Pescara
The Fondazione La Rocca in Pescara has announced its upcoming exhibition program for 2026-2027, including a solo show by Ugo La Pietra (June–October 2026) and a solo exhibition by the feminist conceptual collective Claire Fontaine (December 2026–March 2027). The foundation has also appointed Simone Ciglia as its new Chief Curator, who will work alongside the presidency to shape future artistic research. The season opens with La Pietra's 'Alla finestra,' curated by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio, featuring around seventy works exploring the window as a threshold. Claire Fontaine's 'Manuale d’uso,' curated by Ciglia, is conceived as an exhibition-essay based on Anita Chari's monograph. Additionally, the foundation launches 'FLR Incontra,' a public program of interdisciplinary talks and performances.
This announcement matters because it signals the continued growth of Fondazione La Rocca as a significant contemporary art hub in central Italy, aiming to put Pescara on the map for international contemporary art. The appointment of Simone Ciglia, a curator with a focus on intersections between art, agriculture, and utopian impulses, indicates a strategic shift toward more experimental and interdisciplinary programming. The inclusion of both a historic Italian artist like Ugo La Pietra and a globally recognized collective like Claire Fontaine demonstrates the foundation's commitment to bridging local and international perspectives, while the new public program expands its audience engagement beyond traditional exhibitions.