Gibellina to be Italy's contemporary art capital in 2026

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 31 - Gibellina will be Italy's contemporary art capital in 2026, Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli said on Thursday.
    The announcement was made at a ceremony to proclaim the winner among five finalists including Pescara, Carrara, Gallarte and Todi.
    The first Italian capital of contemporary art was selected for its "model of cultural intervention based on values and actions that recognize the social function of art and culture as a common asset", said Giuli.
    The Scilian city was one of 23 candidates examined by the ministry for the title. (ANSA).