FREE ENTRY / Carmela Loiacono Art Historian & Curator - New Horizons: Authenticity, Resilience and Renewal

I’m proud to present the open call for the international art exhibition NEW HORIZONS – Authenticity, Resilience and Renewal, which will take place in Matera, nominated Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026.Hosted at Casa Cava, from March 21 to 27, 2026, the collective exhibition will present international selected artists with their works of photography, painting, video art, installation, sculpture, and performance.

NEW HORIZONS – Authenticity, Resilience and Renewal explores the human capacity to transform, rebuild, and redefine one’s identity beyond visible boundaries. The collective exhibition invites artists and audiences to open up to new possibilities, to look beyond what is already known, and to cross the thresholds that separate falling and rebirth, fragility and inner strength. It is a journey towards new perspectives, both personal and collective, where art becomes a guide, a companion, and a tool for renewal.

In a time when individuals are often at risk of…