DIANO MARINA (IM) | Park Palace – Sala “R. Hawks” | 9 – 24 May 2026

The collective exhibition Artemis.6 – Fragments of Moon inaugurates Saturday 9 May 2026 a Diano Marina (IM). In the morning, guest of honor at the opening conference in the Council Chamber will be Franco Malerba, astronaut, Italian soldier and politician. The event, which will begin at 11:00, will be followed by ribbon cutting in the Exhibition and Conference Room “R. Falchi” of Palazzo del Parco, where thesetup will remain open to the public, from Saturday 9 until Sunday 24 May 2026, from Thursday to Sunday from 15:30 all 18:30.

L’initiative so they know everything about the countless biennials co-organized from Municipality of Diano Marina and it is sponsored by the Liguria Region and the Province of Imperia. The exhibition is curated by Gabriele Cordì and sees the participation of the six artists on display — Nadia Plow Gardella, Arianna Lion, Stefania Loreto, Pietro Marchese, Barbara Pirotto and Lorenzo Rossi. Also, during the introductory conference, they will bring a contribution technical-scientific two important names in the astronomical sector: Massimo Morasso, essayist and President of the Space Festival Association of Busalla, and Walter Riva, director dell’Righi Astronomical Observatory of Genoa.

The exhibition was born from the experience of a collective of artists who live in the Albenga area and proposes one reflection on the Moon not just how celestial body, but how physical space, symbolic and cultural, full of scientific suggestions, mythological and imaginative. The title itself – Artemis.6 – Fragments of Moon – contains a double evocative reference: one side Artemis, lunar deity of Greek mythology, on the other the NASA's recent Artemis II space project, emblem of humanity's renewed drive towards the exploration of our satellite. Finally, number six recalls the protagonist artists, whose research composes a complex mosaic of contemporary visions.

“This exhibition talks about the Moon as a physical space, symbolic and cultural, while humanity prepares to return there to truly experience it: an epochal transition that redefines our relationship with the universe” – the artists jointly declared.

The works set up in the municipal spaces go from sculpture to engraving, from painting to other visual practices, intertwining traditional techniques and contemporary languages ​​to provide a multifaceted interpretation of the lunar theme. The artists, also teachers of artistic subjects, they co-conceived and co-produced the exhibition, accompanied by a catalog published by Vanillaedizioni, enriched by authoritative contributions, including those of Franco Malerba themselves, first Italian astronaut, Massimo Morasso, President of the Busalla Space Festival Association, e Walter Riva, director of the Righi Astronomical Observatory in Genoa.

The inauguration is open to the public: pm 11:00, the informative conference with the participation of Franco Malerba, Massimo Morasso and Walter Riva, at the Council Hall of the Municipality of Diano Marina (second floor of the municipal building in Piazza Martiri della Libertà 3) and, to follow, the presentation of the artistic project, in the nearby Exhibition and Conference Hall “R. Falchi” of Palazzo del Parco (Corso Garibaldi 60).

“Diano Marina is honored to host the collective exhibition 'Artemis.6 – Fragments of Moon’ an event that blends art and science” he declared the Mayor of Diano Marina, Cristiano For Garibaldi. “For us it is an unmissable opportunity to make a unique reflection on the link between artistic and scientific exploration”.

“The initiative offers important scientific insight" added theCouncilor for Culture Sabrina Mexico, “made even more relevant by coinciding with a period of great turmoil for global space programs. Events like 'Artemis.6 – Fragments of Moon’ they are fundamental for promoting culture, education and innovation, making Diano Marina a center of excellence. We hope for a large participation to admire these works and be inspired by the charm of the Moon“.

[Featured image in the article: Stefania Loreto, Night, 2026, puntasecca your Tetra Pak, mm 190×190]

ARTEMIS.6 – Fragments of Moon
edited by Gabriele Cordì

Artists on display:
Nadia Plow Gardella, Arianna Lion, Stefania Loreto, Pietro Marchese, Barbara Pirotto, Lorenzo Rossi

9 – 24 May 2026

Inauguration: Saturday 9 May at 11.00
• Conference: Council Chamber, Martyrs of Freedom square 3 (second floor)
• Ribbon cutting: Park Palace – Exhibition and Conference Hall “R. Hawks”, Corso Garibaldi 60

Exhibition times: from Thursday to Sunday, 15:30 – 18:30