The photographic exhibition “Palermo Blossoms with Saint Rosalia” is coming to London as part of its international tour celebrating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of Saint Rosalia (July 1624), the patron saint of Palermo.
The exhibition features 27 photographs selected through a photographic competition held on the occasion of the Festino of 14 July 2024, open to professional journalists and photojournalists. Participants captured the vibrant tradition of the Festino through engaging images, helping to promote Palermo on the international stage. The competition was adjudicated by a distinguished panel, including Roberto Gueli, President of the Sicilian Order of Journalists; Gianfranco Marrone, Professor of Semiotics at the University of Palermo; and Maria Francesca Martinez Tagliavia, Director of the Modern Art Gallery (GAM).
OPENING
2 December 2025
6.30 pm
at ICI London (39 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8NX)
Book your free entrance HEREEXHIBITION
3 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Monday – Friday | 10 am – 5 pm
at ICI London (39 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8NX)
Free entry. No booking is required.
This exhibition, organised by the City of Palermo, is curated by Sandro Follari, Deputy Head of Cabinet; Maria Francesca Martinez Tagliavia, Director of GAM; Valentina Falletta, National Relations; and Claudia Giocondo, Communications Officer, with the collaboration of the Culture Department. It is produced by Civita Sicilia, also with the support of the Port Authority of Western Sicily and in partnership with the Sicilian Order of Journalists.
The international initiative is promoted by the City of Palermo, in collaboration with the Unit for the Coordination of Italian Cultural Institutes of the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy (DGDP) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and with the Culture Commission of the Chamber of Deputies. The London edition is realised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in London.