DA VICINO
Talks and itineraries for contemporary art
As part of the journey towards Alba Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2027, DA VICINO is a programme of talks and itineraries dedicated to the discovery of contemporary art, promoted through the collaboration between Fondazione Ferrero and Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.
Through storytelling lectures, images, words and guided tours across the local area, participants will be accompanied on an accessible and engaging journey to explore the languages of art from the 1960s to the present day, while discovering some of the most significant artworks found in the Langhe and Roero regions.
An opportunity to experience contemporary art up close, exploring ideas, artworks and landscapes that contribute to the cultural identity of Alba and its surrounding territory.
All events are free of charge. Registration is required for organisational purposes and can be made by emailing info@fondazioneferrero.it.
Information
Main venue
Fondazione Ferrero
Strada di Mezzo, 44 – Alba
Period
6 October – 17 November 2026
Admission
Free, upon registration
Programme
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | 6:30 PM
Art, a Special Way of Thinking
Storytelling lecture with Giorgina Bertolino
📍 Fondazione Ferrero, Alba
Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 6:15 PM
Beyond the Surface: Space in Art
Storytelling lecture with Alessandro Botta
📍 Fondazione Ferrero, Alba
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 6:15 PM
In Contact with the Artwork
Storytelling lecture with Orietta Brombin
📍 Fondazione Ferrero, Alba
Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 6:15 PM
Beyond the Frame: When Art Becomes Earth, Tree and Breath
Storytelling lecture with Francesca Comisso
📍 Fondazione Ferrero, Alba
Saturday 17 October 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Guided Tour of Outdoor Sculptures and Installations
Discover the works of Petrit Halilaj in Dogliani and Iván Argote in Bene Vagienna as part of Radis, a programme of Fondazione Arte CRT.
Saturday 24 October 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Guided Tour of Outdoor Sculptures and Installations
A tour of the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Art Park in Guarene, one of the region’s most important open-air contemporary art collections.
Organised by:
Fondazione Ferrero and Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.