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From October 21st 2023 the city of Biella for will become a new point of reference for major art exhibitions in Italy.
The first exhibition that inaugurates the new course will be Banksy, Jago, TvBoy and other stories against the tide, which is created by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella in collaboration with the Municipality of Biella and Arthemisia and with the main sponsor Biver Banca – Gruppo Banca di Asti, and describes contemporaneity through the eyes of the most influential living artists.
The exhibition tells stories "against the tide”, it speaks of life and death, of social injustice, of wars, narrated now with a mocking spirit, now with lyrical mastery or even with a decisive aggressive tone. What is certain is that the message is never trivial or obvious, it shakes consciences and indignation, moves. As only great artists can do.
Banksy, Jago and TvBoy, some of the most famous artists in the world, will be just some of the protagonists of the Biella exhibition, which will also bring together international celebrities such as David LaChapelle, Takashi Murakami, Liu Bolin, Obey, Mr. Brainwash and many others for the first time.
The exhibition, curated by Piernicola Maria Di Iorio, will consist of over 70 works including famous icons such as Banksy's Girl with Baloon or Obey's Hope, and will take place in two locations: Palazzo Gromo Losa and Palazzo Ferrero which are part of the Biella Piazzo cultural centre.
It will also be an opportunity for many visitors to get to know better the city of Biella, its verdant territory and its excellent gastronomic offer. Among the cultural realities of greatest interest are the Ricetto di Candelo, the Sanctuary of Oropa and the Oasi Zegna, an ideal destination to discover and explore large spaces, activities and innovative laboratories, and also the famous Cittadellarte - Pistoletto Foundation and the impressive industrial archeology heritage.
Opening times
Wednesday and Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
November 1st, December 8th, December 26th, January 1st and 6th, March 31st (Easter) and April 1st (Easter Monday) from 10 am to 7 pm
December 25th (Christmas) Closed
Ticket office in Palazzo Gromo Losa
Single entrance ticket for the two exhibition venues
Each ticket is valid for a single entrance to the exhibition venues and is valid for the entire duration of the opening of the exhibitions.
Full: € 13,00 / Reduced: € 10,00
Reduced ticket: under 25, over 65, groups of at least 12 people, university students with card, FAI Members, Friends of Castelli Aperti, Plein Air Members, CartaEffe Feltrinelli, AIGO Card and AIGO Members
Free ticket: under 6, disabled + 1 carer, teachers if accompanying a class, Piedmont Valle d'Aosta Museum Subscription, Bank of Asti Museum Voucher, licensed journalists, licensed tourist guides
In addition to the exhibition at Palazzo Gromo Losa, it will be possible to visit for free the garden and the multimedia installation Plaç. The stories of the Piazzo
Schools
Free visit: € 5,00
Guided tour (duration 60-75 minuti): € 90,00 + € 3,00 per student*
Guided tour + workshop (duration 90-120 minuti): € 110,00 + € 3,00 per student*
* Free of charge for students from schools of Province of Biella
Proposal for schools - Download PDF
Groups
Guided tour for adults during opening hours (duration 60 minuti): € 100,00 + reduced ticket
Guided tour for adults in closing hours and/or in language (duration 60 minuti): € 120,00 + reduced ticket
Reservations schools and groups
banksybiella@coopculture.it| +39 011 19560449 (active Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm)
Biella is located roughly halfway between Turin and Milan.
If you arrive by car: Once you have reached the center, we recommend that you go upwards to the village of Piazzo with the suggestive Funicular (you can take it in Piazza Curiel and it is free). Once you have gone up to the Piazzo go left, cross Piazza Cisterna and continue for about 5 minutes on foot to Palazzo Gromo Losa, which you will find on your right. Alternatively, you can leave your car at the "Piazzo Parking" (free) going up from Via Ivrea / Via Mentegazzi and reach the village of Piazzo via the convenient lift inside the parking lot. Palazzo Gromo Losa will be on your right once you reach Corso del Piazzo.
If you arrive by train: From the Biella San Paolo station, take the bus (lines 360 and 900) and get off in Piazza Curiel, then go up to the village of Piazzo with the Funicular (free). Once you have gone up to the Piazzo go left, cross Piazza Cisterna and continue for about 5 minutes on foot to Palazzo Gromo Losa, which you will find on your right.
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A visit to the exhibition is the ideal opportunity for a weekend to discover our territory. Industrial history and archeology, lots of nature just a few steps from the city with exceptional green areas such as the Burcina Park and the Zegna Oasis, the Sanctuary of Oropa and other spiritual places, the Ricetto di Candelo, a splendidly preserved medieval jewel, Lake Viverone and much more. Without forgetting the flavors of Piedmontese cuisine, our fine wines and the textile "know-how" that in 2019 earned Biella its entry into the Unesco Creative Cities network.
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