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MINIARTEXTIL 34 “ETERNO DESIDERIO”
“Desire is the opposite of death. Therefore, pleasure is a brief moment of pure life.”
— Cesare Pavese, The Business of Living, October 5, 1939
The Arte&Arte Cultural Association, with the patronage and support of the Municipality of Como and the Lombardy Region, and in collaboration with FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano, presents the 34th edition of Miniartextil, the prestigious international exhibition of contemporary fiber art.
From August 9 to September 21, 2025, the historic Palazzo del Broletto in Como will host the exhibition Eternal Desire: an artistic journey dedicated to the vital force that moves human beings toward beauty, relationships, and the search for meaning.
A thread that runs through time
Desire is the driving force behind creation and transformation: it arises from lack or hope, it can be sweet or difficult, but it always pushes us beyond our boundaries. In this edition, 68 works—54 mini-textiles and 14 large installations—from 12 countries will offer unique interpretations of this theme, transforming weaves, knots, and materials into poetic and powerful visions.
The artists
Among the international protagonists are Joana Vasconcelos, Joel Andrianomearisoa, Samuel Nnorom, Hiva Alizadeh, Paolo Gonzato, Kela Cremaschi, Anna Ray & Giuseppe Coco, Linda Pellegrini, and Katharina Lehmann. Their works range from monumental sculptures to delicate textile compositions, immersive installations, and multimedia projects.
The venue
The Palazzo del Broletto, a Gothic-Romanesque gem in the heart of Como, will be the setting for the exhibition, offering an evocative dialogue between contemporary art and historical architecture.
Side events
During the exhibition, the public will be able to participate in workshops, cultural meetings, and musical performances, experiencing art in a participatory and multisensory way.
MINIARTEXTIL 2025 – ETERNAL DESIRE
???? Como, Palazzo del Broletto – Piazza Duomo 2
???? August 9 – September 21, 2025
⏰ Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Closed on Mondays
???? Tickets: Full price €7 | Reduced price €5 (students up to 18 years old, over 65) | Free (children up to 10 years old, disabled)
MINIARTEXTIL 33 - COMO - USEFUL INFO
After the success during the opening, miniartextil awaits you from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the exhibition venues in Como (Former Church of San Pietro in Atrio, Basilica of San Fedele and Natta space). Also follow us on social channels to stay updated on upcoming events!
The press release can be downloaded at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v0cf6lh71cjh9CvMa5N8j4w33d-oIZDY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103571632131303754435&rtpof=true&sd=true
CALL FOR ARTIST
The Cultural Association ARTE&ARTE is promoting a call for artists to select small works for the contemporary textile art exhibition, 33rd MINIARTEXTIL to be held in the Former Church of San Pietro in Atrio, Spazio Natta and the Basilica of San Fedele in Como, from Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, through February, entitled "ART AS PRAYER."
The call is open to artists, designers, teachers and students of art disciplines who propose a work made with textile techniques and/or materials; in fact, the purpose of the exhibition is to promote and popularize textile art as an expressive medium of contemporary art, highlighting its techniques and methods of realization.
You can download the application documents at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yyyF-GrbEhgHv8RdCg93zltNsggBSVZF?usp=sharing
DENUDARE FEMINAS VESTIS 32' MINARTEXTIL 2023
open call for entries to the new edition of Miniartextil 2023.
The call is open to artists, designers, teachers and students of artistic disciplines who propose
a work made with textile techniques and/or materials; in fact, the purpose of the exhibition is to promote
and popularize textile art as an expressive medium of contemporary art, highlighting its
techniques and methods of realization.
You can download the regulations here :
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TAROT CARDS NIGHT
Friday, 16, December 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Esoteric evening cards
For reservations prenota@miniartextil.it
Miniarte
Artist workshops for children 6 – 13 years old – one and half hour
Sunday, December, 11 at 3 pm
Universal loves
Textile workshop
Other appointments being defined
Reservation at didattica@miniartextil.it
Guided tours at the exhibition with Delegazione FAI Como
Guided tours at the exhibition with the artists in collaboration with Delegazione FAI Como.
Sunday, 4, December 10 am 12 am 2 pm 4 pm
Information at como@delegazionefai.fondoambiente.it
MINIARTE WINTER – CHILDREN CAMPUS
For children 6 – 12 years old
Tuesday, 27, December – 31 2022*
Every day from 9 am to 5 pm with the exception of Friday, 31, December from 9 am to 2 pm.
A week to spend days under the banner of fantasy, contemporary art, experimenting with many different languages.
For info and reservations didattica@miniartextil.it
ROSA ALCHEMICO — MINIARTEXTIL 2022
Miniartextil awaits you from Saturday, October 15 to Sunday, January 8 2023 at Villa Olmo, Como. The exhibition will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
October, 16, 2022 – January, 8, 2023
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm
Last entry at 5.30 pm