The Cloak of Saint Ubaldo

Gubbio celebrates March 8th between medieval memory and constitutional commitment

February 28 – March 8 | Arches of Palazzo dei Consoli and Sala Taverna dei Capitani – Via Baldassini, Gubbio

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the city of Gubbio hosts a new event in the Contemporary Art Grand Tour with the event "The Cloak of Saint Ubaldo, " a project that intertwines contemporary art, historical identity, and civic reflection. From February 28 to March 8,the Arches of Palazzo dei Consoli and the Sala Taverna dei Capitani become places of dialogue between the Middle Ages and the contemporary, transforming memory into action and aesthetics into responsibility. The cloak—a symbol of protection and belonging—becomes a metaphor for the Italian Constitution, recalling in particular Article 3,the foundation of equality and equal social dignity. "March 8th in Gubbio will not only be a celebration, but a creative reaffirmation of the principle that every obstacle to the freedom and equality of citizens must be removed. "

If medieval poetry celebrated women as light and angelic figures, today the challenge is to translate that vision into substantial equality, autonomy, solidarity, and leadership—key words that will shape the March 8th journey. ---

INAUGURATION – FEBRUARY 28 | 4: 30 PM

The official opening will be introduced by President Elena Butnariu with Maestro Greta Gurizzan, with a presentation of the theme and the artists participating in the Contemporary Art Grand Tour: Stefano Alisi, Daniele Bellu, Pietra Barrasso, Francesco Biondo, Lucia Boaghe, Martina Capocasa, Ariana Carbone, Annalisa Civicchioni, Ausrine Dubauskiene, Aristide Gattavecchia, Stefan Jausz, Mauro Molinari, Lucrezia Perelli, Graziano Riccio, Paola Sonnino, Ermanno Spera. This will be followed by a screening of contributions themed around "The Cloak of Saint Ubaldo, " featuring artists from around the world: Lucia Boaghe, Antonella Barra, Eleonora De Nardis, Zlatan Demirovic, Dias Campos, Ermanno Spera, Concetta La Placa, Sabrina Marelli, Elisabetta Castello, Alfredo Troise, Isabella Sordi, and Xanthi Hondrou Hill. The inauguration will be enriched by a Medieval Dance performance featuring dancers Liliana Larosa and Marilina Veca, who will lead the audience on an evocative journey back to the era of Saint Ubaldo. Artist and Art Critic Mario Salvo, along with Maestro Greta Gurizzan, will also present the Gruppo Stratigrafici, with a demonstration open to the public. ---

MARCH 1 – THE ARTISTIC BIRTH OF A MASTER

At 9: 30 am, a public meeting in the medieval streets of Gubbio with Maestro Graziano Riccio, who will recount his beginnings in the world of art. From 11: 00 am to 6: 00 pm, the Sala Taverna dei Capitani will open with a presentation and demonstration by the Gruppo Stratigrafici. ---

MARCH 2–7 – ART AND THE CITY

Every day (9: 00 am), guided tours of the city departing from the Arconi, on an itinerary that connects medieval architecture and contemporary research. Exhibition opening hours: 11: 00 am – 6: 00 pm. MARCH 7 – TRIBUTE AND CONFERENCE

4: 00 PM – Documentary tribute to Leoncillo Leonardi (1915–1968), one of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century in Italy, known for his informal works in glazed ceramics and winner of the Gubbio Prize. 4: 30 PM – Conference: "Angelo Da Orvieto – Daniele Bellu. A Comparison of Neutral Union and Global Valorization"
From the European primacy of medieval genius in suspended architecture to the most innovative techniques of architect Daniele Bellu's focusing dynamism. ---

MARCH 8 – FINISSAGE AND WOMEN'S DAY

The final day will be structured as a thematic and performative journey. 10: 30 AM – Poetry reading with an introduction by Vinicio Salvatore Di Crescenzo and contributions by Ermanno Spera, Concetta La Placa, Alberto Terlizzi, Gabriella Scalzulli, Isabella Sordi, and Antonella Aversente. Keywords of the day: 10: 30 AM – Autonomy
11: 20 AM – Solidarity
2: 30 PM – Resilience
3: 00 PM – Leadership
3: 30 PM – Sharing

2: 00 PM – Exclusive Grand Tour interview with Maestro Lucia Boaghe, guest of honor from London, with a public meeting and autograph session. 4: 00 PM – Exclusive presentation of the new work by painter Lucrezia Perelli. 4: 30 PM – Documentary film tribute to Stefano Alisi with a meeting with the Maestro. Guests of honor: Don Mirko Orsini, Roberto Borsellini, Gabriele Tognoloni, Giuseppe Allegrucci, Nello Bocci, Luciano
Vagnarelli, Marino Ficola, Anacleto "Clay" Anelli, Lucia Angeloni, Paolo Spinelli, Letizia Rossi and Adelaide
Procacci, Fulvio Merolli, Giancarlo Lepore. The event will conclude at 6: 00 PM with the presentation of certificates of participation. ---

A CLOAK AS A CIVIL METAPHOR

"The Cloak of Saint Ubaldo" is not just an exhibition, but a collective gesture. In the medieval heart of Gubbio, contemporary art becomes a tool for political and poetic reflection: a symbolic cloak that envelops the community and reaffirms