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Picasso in Puglia, the exhibition in Martina Franca

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Coming in Puglia all the genius of Picasso, in a land of traits similar to that of the artist originally, the Spain.

The warmth and beauty of the sea, are just some of the aspects that are common to two extraordinary land that gave birth to artists become an international symbol of art like 'Iberian Picasso.

The project exhibition that will take from the 24 April until the 4 November is titled "The other half of the sky"And it will affect three towns Puglia: Martina Franca (in the province of Taranto), Ostuni and Mesagne (in the province of Brindisi).

The exhibition will affect three historic places: Ducal Palacewildflowers, Palazzo Tanzarella Ostuni and Castle Mesagne.

One look on Women's world, with a focus particularly women who loved the great artist, This is the subject of the works of Pablo Picasso which will be hosted in Heel of Italy, in some of the nicest towns in the region and appreciated.

The project was presented a few days ago by the cultural Metamorphosis, with the logistic and organizational support of Federalberghi Puglia e Federalberghi Brindisi, as well as the consortium of Apulian tour operators "Welcome in Puglia”.

The project aims to combine the quality of the artistic proposal to that land with his proverbial hospitality.

A event who will talk about Apulia around the world and that will surely attract many tourists,art lovers and curious international.

The exposure will be widespread by the Francesco Gallo Mazzeo, with a total of about 300 works including 3 oil, 159 graphic, 35 pottery, a drawing, a watercolor by Dora Maar, 19 graphical Francoise Gilot, 80 photographs signed by Edward Quinn and finally 8 images of Robert Capa.

A big exhibition with which a path which will hopefully opens can last over time, with the work of an absolute artist, an acknowledged master in the world.

The proposal was immediately welcomed by the local governments, who proceeded to organize various experiential packages that allow you to visit the exhibition in engaging and innovative way, with walking or cycling.

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That’s Martina 2015

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From dances in the district to opera and popular music, from painting exhibitions to theater for children and families, and then videomapping, dialogues with authors, religious celebrations, conferences and meetings, concerts by great artists and tribute bands, cabaret shows and food and wine events: three months of initiatives, some already in progress.

“Also this year we have relocated the events to allow citizens to regain possession of other beautiful and characteristic spaces of the city – declared the councilor for tourism, Pasquale Lasorsa– . This programming is aimed at a wide audience because it embraces different genres allowing residents, vacationers, children, young people and tourists to have a diversified tourist-cultural offer at their disposal. Great attention was paid to guided tours of the Doge's Palace, of the Pianelle, of the Masserie, of the historic center of Martina and other suggestive places in the Valle d'Itria area that can also be explored through cycle paths”.

Among the peak events, the concert by the artist Raphael Gualazzi, runner-up at the last Sanremo Festival, which will perform in the atrium of the Doge's Palace on Monday 18 August at 21.00 and that of Diodato within Arte Franca Doc on Monday 11 August at 23.00.

“Sunday 10 it's Monday 11 August the Angevin Nights are back - commented Antonio Scialpi, Councilor for Cultural Activities - with music, shopping and open monuments. For the 12 August, day of the founding of the city, a conference on Philip I of Anjou is scheduled, last fortification of Franca Martina with a photographic exhibition. Following the Festival of the Senses and at the end of September the European Heritage Days to start the autumn and winter programming”.

“We want to further improve the positive trend of tourist presence and quality of life with a welcoming city, tidy, clean, culturally committed and that forms a system with the cities of the Itria Valley”, stressed the Mayor Franco Ancona.

The municipal administration thanks all the associations for their decisive commitment for planning purposes.