This exhibition examines the identity of mountain environments, focusing on the history and geology of Monte San Giorgio, the Apuan Alps, and the Pisan Mountains. Visitors can explore the connection between deep time and human history through a diverse collection of prints, photographs, paintings, and sculptures.
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This exhibition explores the multifaceted identity of mountains through the lenses of art, science, and history. Featuring a diverse collection of prints, photographs, paintings, and sculptures, it focuses on the geological and spiritual significance of Monte San Giorgio, the Apuan Alps, and the Pisan Mountains.
Tales of the Mountain invites visitors to experience the mountain as both a physical reality and a spiritual ideal. Drawing inspiration from John Ruskin’s metaphor of mountains as 'cathedrals of the earth,' the exhibition synthesizes geology, paleontology, and the humanities to present three specific narratives: the fossil-rich Monte San Giorgio, the marble-crowned Apuan Alps, and the historical Pisan Mountains. These regions are explored not only as geological formations but as landscapes inhabited by hermits, monks, travelers, and scientists, bridging the gap between deep time and human history. The curatorial narrative is built upon the foundational work of the Pisan geological school and is enriched by a wide range of artistic interpretations. From historical cartography to contemporary photography, engraving, and sculpture, the exhibition showcases how artists have captured the sentiment and spirituality of these peaks. Featured works include photographs by Heinz Plenge, Barbara Agostini, and the Alinari brothers, alongside graphic arts and sculptures by artists such as Francine Mury, Giuseppe Biagi, and Luciano Massari, creating a rich 'stratigraphy' of memory and emotion.
The exhibition opens on July 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM with free admission for the inauguration. Following the opening, the exhibition can be visited according to the museum's standard entry rates, available on the official website ticket page. The museum is located at Palazzo Lanfranchi in Pisa, Lungarno Galileo Galilei 9.
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