On December 27th at 6.30 pm at the PalaCultura “Antonello da Messina” in the presence of Councillor Antonino Carreri, the photographic exhibition by the master Mimmo Irrera entitled:

“As the Phoenix rises from the ashes, the suburbs are reborn from beauty,”

The exhibition was strongly supported by the municipal administration, the ARB cultural association, and the Kromica photography laboratory, the main sponsor of the initiative.

The journalist Marcello Mento is responsible for the introductory texts.

The exhibition comprises 70 photographs plus four introductory shots that aim to provide a significant snapshot of the current reality of our suburbs, with regard to existing cultural heritage and the efforts made to better enjoy them and those spaces saved from degradation.

Irrera, a great master of the image, proposes a real and ideal journey that aims to restore to sight and memory architectural and cultural heritage otherwise swallowed up by neglect.

In Irrera's eyes, it's as if they're recovering a splendor of the past, arousing emotion and wonder in those who look without prejudice, yet allowing themselves to be surprised by their surroundings. This requires curious and compassionate eyes that can see beyond the neglect to reveal the soul of places and buildings.

The exhibition will end on January 28, 2025.

We thank Francesco Oliva and Giuseppe Campolo, owners of the Kromica photography laboratory, for their support.