by Maximiliano Crocamo
Interviews: Massimiliano Fedriga, governor of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region; Michelangelo Agrusti, president of Pordenonelegge; Mario Anzil, FVG councilor for culture
The region of Friuli Venezia Giulia has awarded its annual literary prize to author Giuseppe Lupo for his work Laboratorio Pordenone, which explores the complex relationship between cultural identity and industrial development in the Destra Tagliamento area.
The announcement was made Wednesday in Trieste by Regional Governor Massimiliano Fedriga, who emphasized the broader cultural vision guiding the award. “We are building valuable synergies among the many events taking place across Friuli Venezia Giulia,” he said. “The literary prize we have established together with Pordenonelegge—one of the region’s most significant cultural events—fits perfectly with our commitment to enhancing the value of our territory.”
The prize, now in its sixth edition, is titled Il racconto dei luoghi e del tempo (“The Story of Places and Time”). It is organized by the regional government in collaboration with the Fondazione Pordenonelegge.it and seeks to recognize literary works that reflect on the historical, social, and environmental fabric of the region.
This year’s winner, Lupo, is known for his narrative focus on the transformations of Italian society. In Laboratorio Pordenone, he turns his attention to a corner of northeastern Italy undergoing rapid industrial and cultural change.
The award takes on added significance ahead of 2027, when the city of Pordenone is set to become Italy’s Capital of Culture—an honor that places increased emphasis on regional cultural production and its integration with other sectors of society.
Further details about the award ceremony and Lupo’s work are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
