Nuorese Cultural District
Orgosolo
Murals of Orgosolo
Description
The murals of Orgosolo are a distinctive feature of the town, a fascinating form of artistic expression and a social statement.
They are found along the walls of the old town and transform the facades of the buildings into life-size works of art.
Orgosolo’s first murals were painted at the end of the 1960s by the teacher Francesco Del Casino with some local students.
Initially, the murals were socio-political in content and used as a form of protest against social injustice and inequality. They touched on themes like class struggle, oppression and resistance.
Over the years, the murals became increasingly varied and multifaceted, taking on a vast range of subjects.
Political and social themes were joined by scenes of everyday life in the town, local traditions, Sardinian culture and the region’s natural beauty.
The artists who have contributed to painting the murals have come from all over the world, enriching Orgosolo’s art collection with their talent and creativity. Thanks to these works, the town has become a veritable open-air gallery, drawing visitors from across the globe, who come to discover and admire the artistic richness and beauty of these unique murals.
Make the most of your exploration of the murals of Orgosolo with the ScopriOrgosolo self-guided tour.
Contact
- Address:
- Itinerante, 08027 Orgosolo NU, Italia
- Phone:
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+39 3485611704
- E-mail:
- scopriorgosolo@gmail.com
- Website:
- http://www.visitaorgosolo.it/servizi-visite/visita-audioguidata-dei-murales-orgosolo
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