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MODENA WORLD HERITAGE SITE CHANGES (WEB)

The new Unesco World Heritage site combines design, technology and exclusive content for the...
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TREES FESTIVAL, FIRST EDITION PRESENTED
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AT SCHOOL FOR IMAGE EDUCATION WITH NEEDLE AND FEM
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ENTERPRISE CULTURE PROTAGONIST AT THE OPEN WORKSHOP
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ALBERI FESTIVAL, ACCORDO TRA MODENA E KARLSRUHE
ALBERI FESTIVAL, ACCORDO TRA MODENA E KARLSRUHE

ALBERI FESTIVAL, ACCORDO TRA MODENA E KARLSRUHE

Le due città creative Unesco per le Media Arts insieme per costruire la “città degli…
21 March 2025
MODENA WORLD HERITAGE SITE CHANGES (WEB)
MODENA WORLD HERITAGE SITE CHANGES (WEB)

MODENA WORLD HERITAGE SITE CHANGES (WEB)

The new Unesco World Heritage site combines design, technology and exclusive content for the...
24 February 2025
TREES FESTIVAL, FIRST EDITION PRESENTED
TREES FESTIVAL, FIRST EDITION PRESENTED

TREES FESTIVAL, FIRST EDITION PRESENTED

For one week Modena turns into the city of trees. Conceived by the Municipality of Modena...
18 February 2025
AT SCHOOL FOR IMAGE EDUCATION WITH NEEDLE AND FEM
AT SCHOOL FOR IMAGE EDUCATION WITH NEEDLE AND FEM

AT SCHOOL FOR IMAGE EDUCATION WITH NEEDLE AND FEM

From Monday, 27 January at Palazzo Santa Margherita the winter camp on video storytelling 460...
27 January 2025
ENTERPRISE CULTURE PROTAGONIST AT THE OPEN WORKSHOP
ENTERPRISE CULTURE PROTAGONIST AT THE OPEN WORKSHOP

ENTERPRISE CULTURE PROTAGONIST AT THE OPEN WORKSHOP

Wednesday 15 January sees the return of the Talk Together cycle. At 5 p.m., a meeting dedicated to the skills...
16 January 2025
THE 'URBAN VIDEO' VIDEOMAKING COURSE AT THE MUSIC CENTRE
THE 'URBAN VIDEO' VIDEOMAKING COURSE AT THE MUSIC CENTRE

THE 'URBAN VIDEO' VIDEOMAKING COURSE AT THE MUSIC CENTRE

Open to 8 young people, aged between 16 and 29, to learn the different...
18 October 2024
THE SAN FAUSTINO DISTRICT ON SHOW WITH 'CIVIC GAZES
THE SAN FAUSTINO DISTRICT ON SHOW WITH 'CIVIC GAZES

THE SAN FAUSTINO DISTRICT ON SHOW WITH 'CIVIC GAZES

On Friday 18 October, at 5 p.m., at Direzionale 70, the inauguration of the photographic exhibition that...
16 October 2024
SAN CATALDO, A 'MONUMENTAL' RECOGNITION
SAN CATALDO, A 'MONUMENTAL' RECOGNITION

SAN CATALDO, A 'MONUMENTAL' RECOGNITION

From the Region the mark certifying the historic-artistic character of Modena's cemetery. Coming soon...
18 September 2024
THE MUNICIPALITY MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DIGITAL INNOVATIONS
THE MUNICIPALITY MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DIGITAL INNOVATIONS

THE MUNICIPALITY MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DIGITAL INNOVATIONS

Budget variation in the junta to present a 640,000 euro project for the...
10 September 2024
TREES FESTIVAL 'BUILDING THE CITY OF TREES
TREES FESTIVAL 'BUILDING THE CITY OF TREES

TREES FESTIVAL 'BUILDING THE CITY OF TREES

From the Ministry of Culture a grant of over 100,000 euro for the municipality's initiative...
12 August 2024
THE ROCKING CHAIR / 2 - SUMMER READING TIPS
THE ROCKING CHAIR / 2 - SUMMER READING TIPS

THE ROCKING CHAIR / 2 - SUMMER READING TIPS

Suggested by Beppe Cottafavi, director of the digital publishing house, five titles to read in relaxation...
23 July 2024
SMART LIFE FESTIVAL / 2 - TALKS, EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
SMART LIFE FESTIVAL / 2 - TALKS, EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES

SMART LIFE FESTIVAL / 2 - TALKS, EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES

Exploring new frontiers against disinformation and manipulation of reality. Guests Gianni Riotta, Rita Cucchiara and...
23 July 2024
SMART LIFE FESTIVAL 2024 INVESTIGATES THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN TRUE AND FALSE
SMART LIFE FESTIVAL 2024 INVESTIGATES THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN TRUE AND FALSE

SMART LIFE FESTIVAL 2024 INVESTIGATES THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN TRUE AND FALSE

Fake news, ethics and artificial intelligence, imagination and reality at the centre of the ninth edition of the...
23 July 2024
MEDIA ART INSTALLATION 'DRAWDOWN' AT THE MUSIC CENTRE
MEDIA ART INSTALLATION 'DRAWDOWN' AT THE MUSIC CENTRE

MEDIA ART INSTALLATION 'DRAWDOWN' AT THE MUSIC CENTRE

On Saturday 11 May, for the centre's birthday, the opera created by composer Riccardo La...
15 May 2024
"CULTURE COMMON FUTURE. Experiences and perspectives of culture in Modena'.
"CULTURE COMMON FUTURE. Experiences and perspectives of culture in Modena'.

"CULTURE COMMON FUTURE. Experiences and perspectives of culture in Modena'.

10.04.2024 - h.18.30 Cinema Arena - Viale Tassoni 8, Modena Greetings Gian Carlo Muzzarelli...
8 April 2024
"MODENA UNESCO', A NEW CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE CITY
"MODENA UNESCO', A NEW CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE CITY

"MODENA UNESCO', A NEW CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE CITY

Cathedral, Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande in the new tourism brand in asset with the Creative City...
21 February 2024
LASERS AND NOTES AT THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN THE CITY CENTRE
LASERS AND NOTES AT THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN THE CITY CENTRE

LASERS AND NOTES AT THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN THE CITY CENTRE

In the immersive, multimedia show by artist Robert Henke, music is 'projected' onto the façade of the former...
30 November 2023
MEDIA ARTS UNESCO, MODENA AT THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING
MEDIA ARTS UNESCO, MODENA AT THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING

MEDIA ARTS UNESCO, MODENA AT THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING

MEDIA ARTS UNESCO, MODENA AT THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING In Cali, Colombia, from 1 to 3 November, the International...
31 October 2023
Online Media Arts Map
Online Media Arts Map

Online Media Arts Map

A journey to get to know all the partners through festivals, innovative exhibition routes, advanced training, workshops,...
3 August 2023
The 'Il Dondolo' publishing house at the Turin Book Fair
The 'Il Dondolo' publishing house at the Turin Book Fair

The 'Il Dondolo' publishing house at the Turin Book Fair

Presentation of activities and new releases on Friday 19 May at 12.30 p.m. Poster campaign...
23 May 2023
Modena as a creative city at the 'Youth for Unesco' forum
Modena as a creative city at the 'Youth for Unesco' forum

Modena as a creative city at the 'Youth for Unesco' forum

In Turin, on Saturday 15 April, the presentation of the route as a creative city for Media...
20 April 2023
New call for cultural and creative industries
New call for cultural and creative industries

New call for cultural and creative industries

The first call for Euroclusters for Thriving Creative and Cultural Industries (CHREATHRIV-EU) of the COSME...
28 March 2023
Modena: New Year's Eve under the open sky combining myth, art and new technologies
Modena: New Year's Eve under the open sky combining myth, art and new technologies

Modena: New Year's Eve under the open sky combining myth, art and new technologies

Modena greets the year 2022 with an open-air New Year's Eve party that unites the...
22 December 2022
"BUTTERFLY': CREATIVE EUROPE 2022 WINNING PROJECT
"BUTTERFLY': CREATIVE EUROPE 2022 WINNING PROJECT

"BUTTERFLY': CREATIVE EUROPE 2022 WINNING PROJECT

A new opera dedicated to environmental sustainability. A project of the Teatro Comunale di Modena with...
15 December 2022
First Modena City of Media Arts forum
First Modena City of Media Arts forum

First Modena City of Media Arts forum

11 November 2022 10.00-13.00 | 14.30-17.30 Modena - Open workshop 1st forum Modena City of...
8 November 2022
CREATIVE FUTURE. The challenge for cities: innovation, sustainability and inclusion
CREATIVE FUTURE. The challenge for cities: innovation, sustainability and inclusion

CREATIVE FUTURE. The challenge for cities: innovation, sustainability and inclusion

Friday 11 November 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Modena Open Laboratory,...
7 September 2022
The candidacy dossier for Modena as a UNESCO Creative City is available
The candidacy dossier for Modena as a UNESCO Creative City is available

The candidacy dossier for Modena as a UNESCO Creative City is available

The path that led first to the candidature and then to the nomination of Modena City...
18 March 2022
City of Modena is officially on the Creative Cities map!
City of Modena is officially on the Creative Cities map!

City of Modena is officially on the Creative Cities map!

City of Modena is officially on the Creative Cities map! On the website: https://mediaartscities.com/ you can ...
7 February 2022
Unesco approves new logo Modena City of media arts
Unesco approves new logo Modena City of media arts

Unesco approves new logo Modena City of media arts

Unesco approves new logo Modena City of media arts Learn more
3 February 2022
LAST OF THE YEAR 2021, A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE FESTIVITY
LAST OF THE YEAR 2021, A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE FESTIVITY

LAST OF THE YEAR 2021, A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE FESTIVITY

At the Teatro Comunale ColapesceDimartino in concert, the Duomo comes to life with lights and colours...
7 December 2021
DIGITAL ARTS AND INNOVATIVE LANGUAGES, 'NODE' RETURNS
DIGITAL ARTS AND INNOVATIVE LANGUAGES, 'NODE' RETURNS

DIGITAL ARTS AND INNOVATIVE LANGUAGES, 'NODE' RETURNS

From Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 December, the tenth edition of the Festival returns from...
7 December 2021
MODENA IS UNESCO CREATIVE CITY FOR MEDIA ARTS
MODENA IS UNESCO CREATIVE CITY FOR MEDIA ARTS

MODENA IS UNESCO CREATIVE CITY FOR MEDIA ARTS

The appointment took place in Paris on Monday 8 November. Italian creative cities rise to 13....
9 November 2021
AIGU MEETS THE ITALIAN CANDIDATES FOR CREATIVE CITIES
AIGU MEETS THE ITALIAN CANDIDATES FOR CREATIVE CITIES

AIGU MEETS THE ITALIAN CANDIDATES FOR CREATIVE CITIES

The Regional Committees of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy meet the experts who followed the candidatures...
19 October 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, A VIDEO AND A NEW DEDICATED WEBSITE
UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, A VIDEO AND A NEW DEDICATED WEBSITE

UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, A VIDEO AND A NEW DEDICATED WEBSITE

Online the route and contents of the final bid in Paris, along with the...
4 October 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA AT THE CARRARA FORUM
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA AT THE CARRARA FORUM

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA AT THE CARRARA FORUM

Modena's bid for the media arts, with a view to the final in Paris, will be presented...
4 October 2021
MODENA CANDIDACY PATH UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, APPOINTMENT AT THE GARDENS
MODENA CANDIDACY PATH UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, APPOINTMENT AT THE GARDENS

MODENA CANDIDACY PATH UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, APPOINTMENT AT THE GARDENS

On Wednesday 15 September, at 6.30 p.m., at the Ducal Park, the 'Futura creativa²' meeting to present the city...
14 September 2021
THE NEW MULTIMEDIA GATEWAY TO THE CITY'S CULTURE
THE NEW MULTIMEDIA GATEWAY TO THE CITY'S CULTURE

THE NEW MULTIMEDIA GATEWAY TO THE CITY'S CULTURE

The 'Open Gate' project, to be realised on the ground floor of the former Ospedale Estense with Museo civico...
14 September 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA IN THE FINALS IN PARIS
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA IN THE FINALS IN PARIS

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA IN THE FINALS IN PARIS

The national commission accepted the municipality's bid for the media arts. In October...
14 September 2021
MODENA UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, APPLICATION SUBMITTED
MODENA UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, APPLICATION SUBMITTED

MODENA UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, APPLICATION SUBMITTED

The municipality formalised the proposal to participate in the media-arts network. Bortolamasi: 'A...
14 September 2021
MODENA UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, NETWORKING TOWARDS CANDIDACY
MODENA UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, NETWORKING TOWARDS CANDIDACY

MODENA UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, NETWORKING TOWARDS CANDIDACY

Connected to the Open Laboratory, the realities in the promoting committee and new adherents, such as Ammagamma and...
14 September 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MONDAY ONLINE MEETING FOR ALL
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MONDAY ONLINE MEETING FOR ALL

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, MONDAY ONLINE MEETING FOR ALL

On 19 April from 9.30 a.m., linked to the Open Laboratory, the realities in the Open Laboratory Promoting...
14 September 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, ONLINE MAP ON THE MUNICIPAL WEBSITE
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, ONLINE MAP ON THE MUNICIPAL WEBSITE

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, ONLINE MAP ON THE MUNICIPAL WEBSITE

A section of the municipal Internet portal in Modena is dedicated to Modena's candidature path...
14 September 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, FOR MODENA 'NETWORK' CANDIDACY
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, FOR MODENA 'NETWORK' CANDIDACY

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, FOR MODENA 'NETWORK' CANDIDACY

Ten city cultural actors coordinated by the municipality in the promoter committee presented live...
14 September 2021
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, PROMOTING COMMITTEE AND LOGO
UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, PROMOTING COMMITTEE AND LOGO

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES, PROMOTING COMMITTEE AND LOGO

Friday 12 at 11 a.m. online presentation with 10 members. Two intertwined polygons traced on the plans...
14 September 2021
CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA SUBMITTED TO UNESCO ITALIA
CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA SUBMITTED TO UNESCO ITALIA

CREATIVE CITIES, MODENA SUBMITTED TO UNESCO ITALIA

The path towards candidacy continues. Online meeting between Mayor Muzzarelli, Councillor Bortolamasi, Ambassador...
14 September 2021
A LOGO FOR MODENA CREATIVE CITY UNESCO MEDIA ARTS 2021
A LOGO FOR MODENA CREATIVE CITY UNESCO MEDIA ARTS 2021

A LOGO FOR MODENA CREATIVE CITY UNESCO MEDIA ARTS 2021

Call for ideas' for young people aged 18 to 30 published on the site....
14 September 2021
MODENA APPLIES FOR UNESCO CREATIVE CITY MEDIA ARTS 2021
MODENA APPLIES FOR UNESCO CREATIVE CITY MEDIA ARTS 2021

MODENA APPLIES FOR UNESCO CREATIVE CITY MEDIA ARTS 2021

Announcement by Mayor Muzzarelli and Councillor Bortolamasi at the 'Growth Table "Candidacy with a view to...
19 December 2020