From 8 November to 31 January, the Lazzareschi Foundation pierce the veil of space and time transforming the Palazzo di Vetro in Porcari into a war zone from World War I.
The entire ground floor will be transformed into trenches. Objects, sounds and images accompanying the exhibition allow the visitor to experience the discordant sensations of a soldier at war, guided by narrations and video-installations.
The exhibition, entitled “In the trenches like in hell“ also extends to the other floors of the palazzo, examining not only scientific and technological aspects, but also the testimonies of locals who lived through the war fighting on the front and those who struggled to survive at home.
The exhibition, with free entry, is curated by Aldo Caterino from the “M. Martini” Study Centre of the University of Trento. It bears the official logo from the Mission Structure for anniversaries of national interest from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
Details:
Palazzo di Vetro – Piazza Felice Orsi 55016 PORCARI
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Promoted by the Regional Authorities of Tuscany, the Provincial Authorities of Lucca, with funding from the Regional Authorities of Tuscany, the Foundation Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca and the company Futura.
A good part of the memorabilia has been granted by Museum of the Risorgimento in Lucca, but their are also contributions from the Civic Library and State Archive of Lucca, the Historical Archive of Porcari, the Museum of the Liberation and other archives and libraries.
The exhibition also includes memorabilia and memories from local people, which allowed for a larger and more substantial section dedicated to local testimonies.
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