Twenty canvases to tell the story of violence, its consequences and the possibility of overcoming pain through art. From 25 November to 8 December, Palazzo Graziani, in the historic centre of San Marino, will host the contemporary art exhibition “Vermilion Vestige – The Red Thread. Oltre la violenza, nel cosmo” (“Beyond violence, in the cosmos”), by artist Osaro Bevis Agho.
The exhibition, presented this morning at a press conference, will be inaugurated on Wednesday 25 November at 6:30pm, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The project, with Alberto Braschi serving as artistic director, has received the patronage of the Secretariat of State for Tourism and the Secretariat of State for Education and Culture, with the support of the Equal Opportunities Authority (Authority Pari Opportunità) of the Republic of San Marino.
At the heart of the exhibition are twenty works, created mainly in acrylic paints, united by the recurring presence of the colour red — a choice that evokes a range of meanings, from love and passion to violence, wounds and suffering.
The canvases also draw on real-life news stories linked to violence, addressing the theme through images that invite reflection on the individual and collective consequences of these phenomena.
The title “The Red Thread” represents the connection between different experiences and stories. The artist’s intention is to offer a journey that starts from the depiction of suffering and leads towards awareness, understanding and the possibility of change.
The exhibition will also be accompanied by a catalogue published by AIEP, dedicated to the artistic project and the themes explored in the works.
Underlining the significance of the initiative, Secretary of State for Tourism Federico Pedini Amati highlighted the role of culture in raising awareness against violence.
“With ‘Vermilion Vestige – The Red Thread’, the Republic of San Marino renews its commitment to promoting initiatives capable of raising community awareness on issues of respect, human dignity and the fight against all forms of violence, recognising in contemporary art a privileged space for reflection, dialogue and hope.”
The Secretary of State also pointed to the relationship between cultural initiatives and the promotion of the territory.
“As the Secretariat of State for Tourism, we are particularly pleased to support initiatives like this one, because we believe in a form of tourism that is not just about hospitality, promotion and showcasing the territory, but also about culture, sensitivity and the ability to convey values. San Marino also wants to be this: a place open to dialogue, to art and to initiatives that invite us to reflect on our times.”
Pedini Amati concluded by returning to the symbolic meaning chosen for the exhibition.
“May the red thread that gives this exhibition its title become a thread capable of uniting people, sensibilities and consciences, reminding us that no form of violence can ever be justified, and that awareness can give rise to the possibility of a different future.”
The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge from 25 November to 8 December 2026, every day according to the hours communicated by the organisers, from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm, in the spaces of Palazzo Graziani.
