“Protect Cittadellarte”, the works have started with the removal of the rubble The operations started last week with the final demolition of the spaces formerly occupied by Hydro and by the Terme Culturali. “The rubble was dangerous,” said Emanuele Bottigella from Cittadellarte’s Architecture Office, “it needed to be removed quickly”. The crowdfunding campaign continues in parallel: over 100 contributions have been received so far. Redazione, 11/11/2020 Read more
“Protect Cittadellarte”, updates on phase 1 of the works After a series of consultations with institutions and professionals, next week will mark the beginning of phase 1 works, consisting in the construction of a ramp of access in the riverbed, followed by the creation of a purpose-built platform to be able to operate on a flat surface. Redazione, 29/10/2020 Read more
Cittadellarte hit by the fury of the river, the update by its director Paolo Naldini We have started quantifying the damages and analysing the state of emergency: as a precaution, the spaces of the woollen mill have been closed to the public for the weekend, but the static test carried out by the technicians is comforting since it didn’t detect immediate risks to the buildings housing the exhibitions and the offices: “At the heart of our laboratory, in search for a harmony between us and the planet, this call confirms that the work we are doing with the rest of the Biellese territory, in the name of the Third Paradise, is urgent and right,” Michelangelo Pistoletto and Paolo Naldini said with reference to the events of Friday night. Here are the updates offered by Cittadellarte’s director. Redazione, 05/10/2020 Read more
Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto reopens on Saturday 13th June 2020 #apertiaporteaperte: with this hastag, Fondazione Pistoletto announces the reopening in full safety of its exhibitions. After months of closure due to the health emergency, you’ll be able to access the spaces of the Biellese institution again, with Michelangelo Pistoletto’s works and the experiential visit of the Terme Culturali. Here are all the practical information on how to participate in a guided tour. Redazione, 09/06/2020 Read more
A support for restart and growth of the Biellese territory: the launch of Fondazione BIellezza The initiative, conceived before the outburst of the pandemic, wants to contribute to a significant growth in the activities linked to incoming tourism, which would offer new job and investment opportunities in the area, most importantly to young people. The project has been launched by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella, Gruppo Sella and Gruppo Zegna, with the support of Cittadellarte. Luca Deias, 14/05/2020 Read more
Coronavirus, here is “The Time of Kindness”: medicines and shopping delivered at home by the Italian Red Cross The initiative launched by the Italian Red Cross has also been activated in Biella, to provide solidarity-inspired help for the more fragile brackets of the population: the association of volunteers, in collaboration with FederFarma, will offer a support service to assist elder or immunodeficient citizens in dealing with the Covid-19 emergency. Luca Deias, 26/03/2020 Read more
Coronavirus, a fundraising has been launched to support the wards in Biella’s hospital dealing with the emergency The association Friends of Biella’s Hospital is promoting a new initiative in favour of the institution. The objective is to financially support the intensive and semi-intensive care units and the emergency room. Here are the details of how to contribute to the fundraising. Redazione, 13/03/2020 Read more
“Dove lo getto?” (Where shall I throw it?), at Cittadellarte an event about single-use items and recycling On 9th May, Fondazione Pistoletto’s Sala Cervo will be the venue for an informative event on the correct way of disposing of various types of plastic waste. The day will feature speeches by professionals in the sector and the presentation of an award for video makers dedicated to the themes of the initiative. Luca Deias, 05/03/2020 Read more