Fondazione Santagata per l’Economia della Cultura, commissioned by the Municipality of Capri, contributes to the development of the application dossier “Le Sirene del Nuovo” for the selection of the Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2028, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Culture.

Together with Capitale Cultura Group, WePlan and Art Consulting, the Foundation develops the strategic and project framework of the application, defining a vision that places contemporary production at the centre of Capri’s future role as a crossroads of the Mediterranean and of the artistic communities that inhabit and move through the island.

Context

Capri, a place of international significance for its cultural, landscape and historical heritage, is presenting its candidacy for the title of Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2028 through the dossier “Le Sirene del Nuovo”. The project explores the relationship between the island’s identity, cultural heritage and contemporary artistic practices, with the aim of strengthening Capri’s role as a space for cultural production and innovation.

Objectives

The project aims to support Capri’s candidacy for the title of Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2028 through the development of a cultural vision capable of enhancing the island’s identity and its relationship with contemporary artistic practices. The initiative seeks to strengthen the role of culture as a driver of innovation, participation and sustainable territorial development.

The main objectives are:

  • to enhance Capri’s cultural heritage through new languages and perspectives related to contemporary art;
  • to develop a shared cultural strategy capable of connecting the territory, local communities and institutions;
  • to foster collaboration between public and private stakeholders and strengthen cultural networks;
  • to promote a sustainable cultural development model capable of generating value for the territory and the local community.

Expected Results / Impact

Through the candidacy process, the project aims to contribute to strengthening Capri’s positioning within the national and international cultural landscape, enhancing its heritage through new forms of expression and contemporary artistic practices. The candidacy also represents an opportunity to develop new forms of cultural participation, encourage collaboration between public and private stakeholders, and promote a territorial development model based on culture, innovation and the sustainable valorisation of local resources.

Partners

  • Municipality of Capri (commissioning body)
  • Municipality of Anacapri
  • Capitale Cultura Group
  • WePlan
  • Art Consulting (artistic direction)