Illustrator for Children's Books. In spring 2026, Il Palmerino hosted Sofya Karmazina, an Australian creator currently based in Spain, for a three-week residency. An illustrator as well as a graphic and book designer, she creates picture books for children that are published internationally and translated into different languages. Her work has been recognised by several Australian awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2025. The illustrator decided to come to Il P

Tuesday, April 14, 2026. at 6.00 p.m . We invite you to a conversation with war journalist from yesterday in dialogue with today's one. The invited correspondents are: Gabriella Simoni and Maurizio Naldini, interviewed by Claudia Leporatti.

Scholars at Work on a New Edith Wharton Biography. April, 2026 Il Palmerino regularly attracts scholars aiming to conduct their research in a tranquil, inspiring atmosphere. Two of these are Virginia Ricard and Laura Rattray, who are currently working on a new biography of Edith Wharton, and who have decided to come to Il Palmerino in order to work together. Dr. Virginia Ricard taught at Université Bordeaux Montaigne in France, specializing in American Literature and Translat

Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. We host a group that comes from Lucca and is connected to the exchange music european program.

Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3.30 p.m. We invite you to a visit to Il Palmerino to not only profit from Marieluise Bantel's exhibition TIMELESS, but also to experience a cultural talk by English scholar Sally Blackburn-Daniels.

From February 18, 2026 to April 12, 2026. Exhibition "Timeless" of Marieluise Bantel.