The Contemporary Art Museum of Gibellina in Sicily brings together contemporary art and the story of the city’s rebuilding after the 1968 earthquake. Photographs document the disaster, while works by artists including Guttuso, Schifano and Giambecchino show the creative response that followed. Exhibitions also explore print design and Sicilian artists. Come for a closer look at how art and Gibellina’s history are connected, and allow time to see both the collection and the earthquake-related displays.
Art and the 1968 earthquake
Photographs of the 1968 earthquake place Gibellina’s history within the museum visit. The displays also follow the artistic response to the disaster, when artists came together to help give the rebuilt city a new beginning.
The earthquake exhibition connects the destruction of the old city with the art and inspiration that followed. It gives the collection a distinct local context: the works are presented alongside the story of Gibellina’s recovery.
Artists and print design
The collection includes works by Guttuso, Schifano and Giambecchino. Exhibitions on print design and Sicilian artists add further perspectives on contemporary art in the region.
Plan to explore both the art and the historical material rather than focusing on one display. The museum is in Gibellina, on Viale Segesta. Its entrance, restrooms and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible; check for unexpected closures before travelling.
FAQ
What can you see at the Contemporary Art Museum of Gibellina?
The museum has contemporary art, photographs of the 1968 earthquake and exhibitions on print design and Sicilian artists.
Which artists are represented?
Works by Guttuso, Schifano and Giambecchino are part of the collection.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, restrooms and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible.
