Eco d'Amore - seconda edizione

“ECHO OF LOVE”
“The Art of Reflections to Paint a Colorful World”
17–24 October 2026
Casa del Mutilato – Bari
Free admission

We look forward to welcoming you from 17 to 24 October at Casa del Mutilato for the cultural initiative “Echo of Love”—the second edition. The event is organized and curated by Lucia Tornabene, President of the Cultural Association “Di-Versi In Versi ETS.”

An entire week dedicated to the coming together of the arts: an Exhibition of Painting and Poetry, book presentations, poetry readings, monologues, and staged readings, with many guests and the participation of the National Association of Sociologists – Puglia Branch, and Bari News – TV Channel 111.

With the complimentary patronage of:
the Regional Council of Puglia, the Municipality of Bari, Bari Art Never Ends, and the San Nicola Volunteer Service Center ETS.

PROGRAM

SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER, 7:00 p.m.
VERNISSAGE – Opening of the Painting and Poetry Exhibition “Echo of Love II”
Presenter: Lucia Tornabene – President of the Cultural Association “Di-Versi In Versi ETS” and Curator of the Cultural Series.

Institutional greetings: Dr. Anna Dentamaro – President of the ANMIG Auditorium (Casa del Mutilato).

Speakers:
Dr. Ivan Iacovazzi – President of the National Association of Sociologists, Puglia Branch.
Dr. Francesca Marrazzo – Sociologist specializing in Crime and Deviance. Anti-Violence Center practitioner.
Dr. Marina Mastropierro – Economic and Labor Sociologist. Founder of SEED: Social Research Studio for Generative Territories.
Dr. Lina Al Bitar – Agricultural Engineer, International Civil Servant, and Lebanese writer. Author of the book “Laila, Daughter of the Cedars and the Sea.”

Musical interludes by Maestro Ivano Barbiero.

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER, 7:00 p.m.
Staged Readings and Monologues by:
- Maria Albacello (actress)
- Lino De Venuto (actor)
- Terry Geronimo (actress)
- Edy Tiravanti (actress)
- Vito Teti (actor)

Presentation by: Dr. Rino Lorusso – Journalist and Communication Lecturer.

MONDAY, 19 OCTOBER, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening – Free Viewing
Musical interludes by Maestro Gabriele Speranza.

TUESDAY, 20 OCTOBER, 7:00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop and Poetry Reading.

WEDNESDAY, 21 OCTOBER, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening – Free Viewing.

THURSDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 7:00 p.m.
Presentation of Beppe Carone’s book, entitled “Ancestral Energies of the Universe…” – L’Incontro Edizioni.
Moderator: Lucia Tornabene. Musical interlude by Beppe Carone.

FRIDAY, 23 OCTOBER, 7:00 p.m.
Presentation of Rev. Saverio Corsini’s book, entitled “Let Me Introduce You to Jesus” – Liberosso Edizioni.
Moderator: Lucia Tornabene.

SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER, 7:00 p.m.
FINISSAGE – Closing of the Painting and Poetry Exhibition “Echo of Love II”
Monologues by Felice Allogggio (actor).
Guest: Dr. Fabio Cafagno, Eco-Artist and on-demand music producer.
Presentation of certificates.

FREE ADMISSION

With the complimentary patronage of:
“President of the Regional Council of Puglia, granted under Act No. 148 of 08/09/2026.”
“Municipality of Bari – Executive Decision No. 14372/2026”
“BARI – NEVER END”
“San Nicola Volunteer Service Center – ETS”

In collaboration with:
“National Association of Sociologists – Puglia Branch”
“Bari News – TV Channel 111”