by InTrieste
In a city long defined by its crossroads of culture, language, and art, Trieste Contemporanea is marking its 30th anniversary with a powerful statement of unity: two major exhibitions under the evocative title Feelings of Togetherness, opening this week in the heart of Trieste.
The first of the two shows opens Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. in the Sala Umberto Veruda of Palazzo Costanzi (Piazza Piccola 2), a space offered by the Municipality of Trieste for the occasion. Running through July 6, this exhibition presents a rich visual narrative of Trieste Contemporanea’s three-decade journey. Through four thematic installations, visitors are invited to explore a curated selection of artworks, videos, photographs, prints, publications, and archival materials that tell the story of the institution’s pioneering role in contemporary art across Central and Eastern Europe.
Accompanying the exhibit is an immersive sound installation created by Friulian composer Antonio Della Marina. His generative music piece weaves seamlessly through the space, offering an auditory layer to the retrospective experience. In a subtle but striking gesture, a Morse code message—translated into twelve European languages—traces the walls of the gallery, celebrating the founding of the Trieste Committee and the city’s long-standing commitment to cross-border dialogue.
The second part of the anniversary celebration opens Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at Studio Tommaseo, continuing the theme of togetherness with a fresh curatorial perspective. Details of the second show remain under wraps but promise a further deepening of the collective reflection on community, memory, and artistic exchange that has characterized Trieste Contemporanea since its inception.
Alongside these physical exhibitions, organizers have planned a special online event to invite remote participation and widen the circle of dialogue beyond national boundaries—fitting for an institution that has always looked east and west at once.
With Feelings of Togetherness, Trieste Contemporanea doesn’t just celebrate its past—it affirms its ongoing role as a cultural bridge in an ever-evolving Europe.
