Il popolare scultore Jago punta su Capri con una mostra che è anche un progetto di valorizzazione territoriale
The Italian island of Capri has announced a major solo exhibition by the sculptor Jago, scheduled to open in June at the historic Villa Lysis. This ambitious project will feature the artist's works distributed across the villa’s eclectic spaces, including its Art Nouveau interiors, the Chinese-style opium den, and its panoramic terraces. The initiative is a strategic move by the local administration to revitalize the site, which, despite its architectural significance, suffers from its remote location on Monte Tiberio.
This exhibition serves as a foundational step in Capri’s bid to become the Italian Capital of Contemporary Art in 2028. By partnering with Jago—who has seen massive success in Naples through social-artistic projects like the Jago Museum—the island aims to replicate his model of cultural regeneration. The collaboration highlights a growing trend of using high-profile contemporary art installations to drive tourism and restore neglected heritage sites in Southern Italy.