CULTURAL PARK FARM

Farm Cultural Park is a contemporary art and community project in the historic centre of Favara, Sicily. Its galleries and installations occupy seven courtyards, with a ruined palazzo transformed into a “human forest.” Exhibitions address global issues, and works by international artists have helped bring new cultural activity to the area. You can also find places to eat and drink nearby. The park is still developing, so check exhibition details before your visit and allow time to find parking.

Art across seven courtyards

Farm Cultural Park occupies the historic centre of Favara. The project began in 2010, when local founders bought abandoned buildings and invited artists to help reshape the area. Its galleries and installations are arranged across seven courtyards, with spaces for exhibitions, socialising and temporary stays.

International artists have contributed works to the project, including pieces that have become part of the community. The exhibitions take on global issues, with material addressing places such as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The range of installations may appeal most if you enjoy contemporary art and are open to work that can be challenging or polarising.

The human forest and the surrounding area

One of the distinctive spaces is the “human forest,” created inside a ruined palazzo. Staff can help point you towards it and explain more about the organisation behind the park. The outdoor public area is another part of the visit, with a bar and eateries nearby.

The project grew from an effort to bring activity back to Favara’s old centre, where abandoned and unsafe buildings had become a concern. Its galleries, artist projects and communal spaces now sit among the historic streets. The area is still a work in progress, so check current exhibition information before travelling. If you are driving, allow extra time to find a parking spot; visitors have used Via Umberto, but parking there can take a while.