Painting the Town
Dozza, Italy is the canvas for this bi-annual international art event.
Claudio Bonichi and his 2007 mural “Moon Mask”
The castle alone is worth the trip and, for wine lovers, “Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna” is located in the lower level. The Enoteca is a beautiful exposition of the wines, olive oils and other specialties of Emilia Romagna. There are 800 different wines available at below retail prices. The Enoteca has two beautiful tasting rooms. Over 200 wineries and cooperatives are members. The president, Gian Alfonso Roda, is very helpful and loves receiving wine enthusiasts from all over the world.
The combination of contemporary fine art displayed in a unique setting, excellent regional cuisine and exceptional wines is worth the effort to see, taste and experience. When in Bologna, make a side trip to Dozza.
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If you are looking for accommodations in Dozza, may we recommend a lovely bed & breakfast located at the foot of the hill entering the town. B&B Mirandolina on via XX Settembre has two lovely rooms to rent with an adjoining sitting / breakfast room and terrace overlooking the countryside. For more information, go to:
To the left, clockwise: Interior courtyard of castle, exterior view of castle, sculpture display.
Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna Gian Alfonso Roda
Two views of B&B Mirandolina
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Interior and exterior views of the castle and one of the sculptures on display
Local Art Critics in Deep Discussion
In a small hill town near Bologna, Italy a remarkable event takes place every other year. Dozza is internationally known for its Biennial of Contemporary Art “Il Muro Dipinto” (The Painted Walls). Since 1960, international artists are invited to paint the houses of this small medieval village between Emilia and Romagna, known as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
The objectives of this event are to give exposure to some of the finest living international artists by providing them with a unique “canvas” on which to paint their imaginative ideas and, over time, to eventually cover the entire village with their artistic murals.
The results are stunning. The counterpoint of a medieval background for contemporary art is something that few people other than the Italians could do so well. The art ranges from stylized abstract concepts to highly defined figurative works, some with an obvious sense of humor.
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