On Saturday 6 June, we will bid farewell to the exhibition A Face and Its Gaze: Portraits from the Charles H. Cecil Studios with an afternoon dedicated to tradition and how young people uphold and keep it alive. At 5.30 pm, Vita Van Linge will talk about her research into the great friendship between Vernon Lee and Sargent (in English). We will then present the booklet resulting from the event combining paintings and writing held at the Palmerino on 24 May. And to conclude,

Dana Matthews is a painter and photographer from New York, who was in residence at Il Palmerino in the spring of 2026. Born in Alabama, Dana has a special connection to the land and environment which she brings into her work. As the first artist in her family Dana explored painting and photography on her own to discover her passion. With a BFA and MFA in photography she creates visuals that transcend one medium and incorporates painting into her photography. Attracted to mul

In March and April 2026, Il Palmerino was delighted to host the artist Pamela Tucker, a still- life painter, who came to the estate recommended by her gallery in New York City. Art has always played an important role in Pamela’s life. She graduated from college in Art History, worked for years as a Graphic Designer, and most recently has dedicated herself to painting. She has participated in several residencies both in the United States and Europe and says that each residency

Have your writing displayed with art! Join us on May 24 for a day of art, writing, and brunch, featuring artists from Charles H. Cecil Studios. Come to Il Palmerio to explore communication through art by writing a short story inspired by one of the portraits being showcased. Your short story will then be published in a catalogue along with the portrait. Register by sending your CV and one of your stories to associazione@palmerino.it by May 17

Talk in Italian Andrea Amati, with over 20 years of work experience in China, will present the history of this major country of our time, showing how it went from a nation comparable to the Third World until the 1970s to becoming a leading economic and political power nowadays. He will first outline the evolution of the international order and its developments, explaining the political and cultural structure of China in the lead-up to the contemporary era. Finally, he will di

Two writers, two women, two stories Serena Cenni will present her two short stories, "Miss Grief" and "Lady Tal"– recently published by Marsilio – in conversation with the curators Giovanna Mochi and Benedetta Bini. The stories explore the fascinating challenge faced by two female artists as they sought to make their mark in the male-dominated publishing world of the 19th century. We ask for a contribution of €5 from non-members. We look forward to see you!