# Cultural and performing arts developments in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-performing-arts-developments-in-italy > Updated: 2026-09-06T15:43:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Italian arts scene has seen recent developments across visual arts, theatre, and music. In the visual arts, artist Friederike Tabea May has introduced an exhibition at the Francigena Lab in Acquapendente, using raw materials like volcanic sand and river sediments to create textured paintings. In theatre, the international production ‘HAMLET [or F. O. M. O.]’ by Collettivo Collegamenti and Asini Bardasci has been launched to explore contemporary identity, with plans to tour through Ljubljana, Dresden, and Senigallia. Further developments in the performing arts include the production ‘Non è uno spettacolo’, directed by Vittorio Sinceri, which uses cinematic techniques to examine the tension between reality and fiction. Additionally, Sicilian singer-songwriter Valentina Indelicato is expanding her musical career by blending classical, jazz, and pop influences through a new recording project. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Italian arts feature new theatre production and rising musical talent Recent highlights in Italian culture include the psychological theatre production ‘Non è uno spettacolo’ and the rising musical career of Sicilian singer-songwriter Valentina Indelicato. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-arts-feature-new-theatre-production-and-rising-musical-talent ### 2026-08-25: Cultural developments in Italy feature new art and theater Cultural updates include Friederike Tabea May’s material-based art exhibition at Acquapendente’s Francigena Lab and the international debut of the theatrical production ‘HAMLET [or F. O. M. O.]’. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-developments-in-italy-feature-new-art-and-theater --- Cite as: Cultural and performing arts developments in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-performing-arts-developments-in-italy