# La Biennale dello Stretto in Messina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-biennale-dello-stretto-in-messina
> Updated: 2026-10-06T04:45:18.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The third edition of ‘La Biennale dello Stretto’ concluded in Messina, centered on the theme of ‘Mutations’ to examine the Mediterranean landscape. Promoted by Alfonso Femia, Annalisa Metta, and Salima Naji, the event functioned as an international observatory for rethinking historical sites, community relations, and landscape management.

Discussions focused on urban transformations, including student housing and territorial regeneration. A significant portion of the program involved a roundtable titled ‘Cyclone Harry, from catastrophe to opportunity,’ which addressed the impact of extreme weather. Experts emphasized a strategic shift from emergency-based responses toward permanent policies for coastal protection, hydraulic regulation, and slope consolidation to mitigate climate risks.

The Biennale expanded its scope to Southern Italian territories, exploring the intersection of art, culture, nature, and architecture. A specific segment titled ‘Tra Terra e Forma. Mutazioni Lente’ (Between Earth and Form. Slow Mutations), curated by Pasquale Piroso, took place in Badolato on October 10 and 11. This portion of the event connected the RespiraTerra art garden in Badolato Marina with the historic village through installations and performances.

The Badolato program also marked the 40th anniversary of the ‘Badolato, paese in vendita’ slogan, reflecting on the village’s historical depopulation and ongoing social and demographic crises. The Biennale’s installations and projects are scheduled to remain on display in the Forte rooms until December 13.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Biennale dello Stretto explores territorial mutations in Badolato

The third Biennale dello Stretto explores territorial ‘Mutations’ through art and architecture, featuring a dedicated program in Badolato focused on landscape transformation and social regeneration.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biennale-dello-stretto-explores-territorial-mutations-in-badolato

### 2026-09-25: Messina hosts third Biennale dello Stretto to discuss landscape mutation

The third Biennale dello Stretto in Messina concluded, focusing on Mediterranean landscape mutations and transitioning from emergency climate responses to long-term coastal protection policies.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messina-hosts-third-biennale-dello-stretto-to-discuss-landscape-mutation

### 2026-09-23: Biennale dello Stretto concludes with focus on landscape and urban regeneration

The third Biennale dello Stretto concluded in Italy, focusing on Mediterranean landscape mutations, urban regeneration, and planning strategies to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biennale-dello-stretto-concludes-with-focus-on-landscape-and-urban-regeneration

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