Il Museo, originally located within the old village of Corigliano, at the foot of the Ducal Castle, is temporarily closed for renovation. Born from an idea by Giacomo Felicetti, the Nativity Art Collection hosts a refined selection of works by Italian and international artists, and includes hundreds of works selected directly by the collector Giacomo Felicetti over thirty years. Among the most prestigious names: Sergio Bigolin, Aida Crocetta, Alfredo Molli, Angela Tripi, Francesco Scarlatella, Mario Cenere, Giuseppe Parenti, Roberto Barbato and Romano Dini. Also exhibited are compositions by local artists such as Ferdinando Renda, Luigi Esposito, Antonio De Carlo, Mariagrazia Sangregorio, which enclose the original tradition of the Nativity scene of Corigliano, emphasizing the relationship between ancient and contemporary art. Almost all the works exhibited highlight the fascinating miracle of the Nativity. Some present evocative settings, with faithful and detailed reconstructions of places and characters, while others are simpler, more minimalist. The materials used range from terracotta to majolica, from soapstone to plexiglass, up to raku ceramics and carved wood, the latter material originally used in the ancient Nativity practice. The Museum is divided into four sections according to a geographical criterion. The first and second areas collect Calabrian art, including artists such as Andrea Biffi, Anna Rosaria Romanello, Pino La Fauci, Paolo Condurso and others. The third section concerns the tradition of the Nativity scene in all regions of Italy, with internationally known artists. The last section is dedicated to European and extra-European art (Africa, Asia, Americas, Australia).
Information about the international Museum “Nativity Art Collection”
Via Tricarico, 35
Corigliano Calabro (Cosenza)
320 4294343
presepi1959@libero.it
Source: MIBACT
