New skies and a new earth
Exhibition in homage to Father Costantino Ruggeri
28 June 2025 - 6 p.m. 
Sacro Monte of Orta San Giulio
On the occasion of the anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures by Saint Francis of Assisi and the centenary of the birth of Father Costantino Ruggeri, the exhibition 'New Heavens and New Earth' celebrates the figure of one of the most internationally recognised Franciscan artists for his pictorial, sculptural and architectural works and for his extraordinary lead-blown antique glass windows.
Set up on the two floors of the New Chapel of the Canticle of the Creatures at the Sacro Monte of Orta San Giulio, the exhibition presents itself as a true narrative journey that interweaves Father Costantino's artistic vision with the spiritual and natural context of the place. The works engage in a profound dialogue with universal values and the Franciscan heritage, inviting each visitor to reflect on his or her own identity, relationships, shared knowledge and the very meaning of existence.
A courageous project of research and contemplation, which guides us - through art - to rediscover the essence of beauty and spirituality. The life and work of Father Costantino Ruggeri represent a gift, a path of light that ideally accompanies that of Saint Francis, in a perfect joy that still knows how to speak to the human heart.
The inauguration will take place in the presence of the authorities and will be followed by a convivial moment.
In conjunction with the opening, the exhibition's webpage will be active, accessible from the official website of the Frate Sole Foundation.
www.fondazionefratesole.org
The exhibition will remain open until 31 August 2025