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Categories: CULTURE
Italy Pinocchio bicentennial events
Entities: Villa d'Este · Pinocchio · Carlo Collodi · Giordano Bruno Guerri · Museo Magma
Overview
In late July and early August 2026 Italy marked the 200th anniversary of Carlo Collodi’s *Pinocchio* with coordinated cultural programmes. The historic Villa d’Este in Tivoli staged a two‑night event, “Eterno Pinocchio – Duecento anni di Collodi,” featuring audiovisual mapping, live music, film screenings of Disney’s classic and Luigi Comencini’s 1972 adaptation, and scholarly panels on the novel’s literary impact. Prominent participants included Giordano Bruno Guerri, president of the Collodi Foundation, and literary scholars.
Simultaneously, the Museo MAGMA in Civitanova Marche launched an international graphic‑design competition inviting 200 poster proposals that reinterpret Pinocchio for a modern audience. Submissions are accepted through 10 September 2026, with winning works to be exhibited as part of the bicentennial celebrations.
Together, the Villa d’Este performances and the MAGMA poster contest illustrate a nationwide effort to commemorate Collodi’s legacy through both live cultural events and visual‑arts initiatives.
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3 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCarlo Collodi's Pinocchio Bicentennial Celebrated in ItalyItaly commemorates Pinocchio’s 200th anniversary with talks at Villa d’Este and a global poster design competition organized by Museo MAGMA.
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10 days ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesVilla d'Este hosts 200‑year Pinocchio celebration in ItalyVilla d'Este in Tivoli held a two‑night program with panels, screenings and immersive mapping to celebrate Carlo Collodi’s 200th birthday and the legacy of Pinocchio.
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controluce.it · gonews.it · iltitolo.it · lacronacadiroma.it · mondospettacolo.com · professionearchitetto.it · quotidianodifoggia.it