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More than eighty nativity scenes on display in the halls of Palazzo Baronale, the historic seat of the municipality of Torre del Greco (Naples). All excellences of Campania belonging to the field of sculpture and sacred crib. This it “Christmas on display: in the footsteps of Sammartino“, the initiative promoted by the City Council of the city of Coral scheduled from December 20 and last until February 1, 2015, with free admission. An exhibition of great depth since cribs and shepherds in the exhibition are all strictly handmade and unique pieces. In the exhibition (which will open Saturday, December 20 at 18) large space will be reserved to figurative painting sacred, that will feature artists of Ucai Torre del Grco and artists like Valeria Canone, Salvatore Seme, Salvatore Gaudino, the brohers Aniello and Michele Fortunato, Antonio Solvino Valeria Canone, Salvatore Seme, Salvatore Gaudino, i fratelli Aniello e Michele Fortunato, Antonio Solvino e Giuseppe Mazzella. Giuseppe Mazzella.
“It is an exhibition that highlights the great tradition of the Neapolitan crib – said Mayor Ciro Borriello – why we decided to open the doors of the town hall, which for about two months will host the exhibition that promises between best present throughout the province”.
In the exhibition will also feature a faithful life-size reproduction of the Veiled Christ made by the Neapolitan Luca Nocerino and used for the scenes of the film “Vitriol” and “Birthright”. It will also be exposed bust depicting the Eternal Father, a work created by the great artist Giuseppe Canone for the Jubilee of 2000. Combined exposure, then there is an initiative in schools by the Department of Education. “For the first time – said the artistic director Michele Langella, young torrese who since childhood has had a passion for the art of crib. – Our city has been able to organize an art exhibition with the participation of great artists from across the region and also from neighboring regions. This is thanks to the will of the City that he intended to increase the influx of tourists in the city during the holiday season, focusing on the enhancement of our historical roots, especially the nativity and sculptural. “.
Christmas on display: in the footsteps of Sammartino
Since December 20, 2014 to 1 February 2015
Palazzo Baronale, Via Plebiscito – Torre del Greco (Naples)
Opening hours of the exhibition (free admission):
every day from 10 am to 1 pmand from 5 pm to 9 pm
on 24 and 31 December from 10 am to 5 pm
on 25 and 26 December and 1 January from 10 am to 1pm
