Carrara apre gli studi degli artisti per giorni. Ecco quali visitare nella città del marmo
From June 12 to 14, 2026, the city of Carrara, Italy, will host 'Carrara Studi Aperti,' opening 62 artist studios to the public across the city center and surrounding mountains. Over 200 artists will participate, transforming the marble capital into a sprawling open-air workshop. The article profiles two participants: Syrian-born sculptor Elias Naman, who works in a historic 19th-century studio using local marble and reclaimed stone fragments, and Andrea Polenta, a local artist who incorporates marble dust (marmettola) into his paintings, blending architectural training with a deep connection to his homeland.
The event matters because it demystifies the creative process and reinforces Carrara's identity as a global hub for sculpture and contemporary art. By opening studios year-round via an online map and hosting this concentrated weekend, the initiative bridges the gap between artists and the public, highlighting how traditional materials and waste products can be transformed into meaningful art. It also underscores the economic and cultural importance of the Carrara-Pietrasanta artistic community, which attracts international collectors and sustains a living tradition of craftsmanship.