Michelangelo Pistoletto Ambassador for Valeggio 2028 Culture

Valeggio sul Mincio is gearing up for a significant cultural shift, with Michelangelo Pistoletto appointed as the Ambassador of Human Regeneration in the context of the town’s bid for Italian Capital of Culture 2028. The proposal has been accepted by Mayor Alessandro Gardoni and the municipal administration, with the official appointment set to be confirmed through a council resolution. This new role, conceived within the framework of the dossier “Cultivating People,” aims to promote a model of physical, mental, and emotional regeneration, placing the human being at its core. Pistoletto, a prominent figure in the Italian cultural landscape, will be tasked with spreading values and practices aimed at the conscious transformation of communities for the three-year period from 2026 to 2029. The mayor emphasized the significance of his involvement in the project, which reaffirms the validity of Valeggio sul Mincio’s candidacy as the Italian Capital of Culture 2028. Through this initiative, the municipality aims to strengthen its cultural vision by fostering interaction between art and society, thereby creating an environment conducive to both individual and collective growth. Italian Version