Presentation of the volume
P. Costantino Ruggeri. Signs in his land in Adro
Thursday 7 May 2026 at 5.00 PM, at the Council Chamber of Palazzo Bargnani-Dandolo in the Municipality of Adro, the volume will be presented P. Costantino Ruggeri. Signs in his land, dedicated to the artist's work in his native country.
The publishing project offers an organic read of Father Costantino Ruggeri's work in Adro, through a comprehensive reconstruction accompanied by extensive photographic material, providing a unified vision of the works present in the area.
The volume brings together contributions from authoritative figures in the ecclesiastical, academic, and cultural spheres, including Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, Professor Maria Antonietta Crippa, formerly a lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Milan, and the Adrense historian Umberto Perini.
Franciscan friar, artist and designerFather Costantino Ruggeri was a central figure in the renewal of contemporary sacred art, with works present in Italy and abroad.
The handover of the volume will take place in an official capacity., in the presence of the Mayor of Adro, Davide Moretti, the Councillor for Culture, Elena Facondo, and Father Costantino's family.
During the meeting, the "Amici di Padre Costantino ODV" Association will also be presented. Founded in 2025 in Adro, its aim is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of the artist's work through cultural activities and local initiatives, in collaboration with the Frate Sole Foundation.
Updates will follow regarding a subsequent public presentation open to the local community.