BOLOGNA – It would seem that witch hunts are a phenomenon relegated to the past, a dark chapter in human history. Yet, as the exhibition reminds us Witchcraft. Iconography, facts and scandals of history’s subversives in progress a Pallavicini Palace in Bologna, this terrible reality still persists today, albeit in different ways.
A new witch hunt
Instead of fires and inquisitorial trials, today’s women find themselves facing verbal and physical attacks, both in the real and virtual world. Insults, threats, harassment: these are just some of the forms that the new witch hunt, fueled by, takes on prejudice, misogyny and fear of what is different.
Appointment with Emilio Gerboni, psychologist and psychotherapist
Saturday 27 April, at 4 pm, Emilio Gerboni, psychologist and psychotherapist, will hold a meeting entitled “If only they didn’t burn you at the stake: how to protect yourself in the new era of witch hunts (and fulfill yourself peacefully)”. During the event, Gerboni will illustrate the subtle and disguised dynamics of this new witch hunt, offering concrete tools to defend oneself and free oneself from fear. The objective is to create a context in which women can finally feel serene and supported in the expression of their talents and in the realization of their projects.
Witches: a laboratory for the little ones
Sunday 28 April, again at 4 pm, children aged 6 to 11 will be able to participate in “How is a witch born?”, an exciting guided tour of the exhibition with a final interactive workshop. A way to learn about the figure of the witch through history, dispel myths and free your imagination.
Vademecum
The collateral events of the “Stregherie” exhibition are free for visitors to the exhibition with a ticket valid for the day of the event. For the external public there is a cost of €8.00. Reservations are always necessary by writing to [email protected].
For further information and to book seats, you can consult the website www.stregherie.it.
WITCHES
Iconography, facts and scandals on the subversives of history
Bologna, Palazzo Pallavicini (via San Felice 24)
17 February – 16 June 2024
Timetables
From Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00 (last entry 19.00)
Closed on Monday
Special openings
Thursday 25 April 2024
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Sunday 2 June 2024
Tickets
Full price €17.00 | Reduced €15.00 (up to 18 years of age, over 65 with document, companions of disabled people) | Groups €14.00 (mon. 15 – max 25 people + 1 companion free) | Schools €6.00 (2 teachers free)*
*for groups and schools, reservations are required at [email protected]
Bologna Welcome Card and Culture Card €14.00
University Thursday €13.00 (with card)
Children from 6 to 12 years €6.00
Free for children up to 6 years | disabled people with a certificate above 75% | licensed tourist guides | accredited journalists | ICOM members
Website www.stregherie.it
Exhibition catalogue: Skira (skira.net)
