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Padre Costantino Ruggeri. Museo diocesano Brescia

Father Costantino Ruggeri. Diocesan Museum Brescia

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

Father Costantino Ruggeri: Sister Light – an exhibition dedicated to art and light

From 1 October to 8 November 2026 the Diocesan Museum of Brescia presents Father Costantino Ruggeri. Sister Light, exhibition dedicated to the figure and artistic research of Fr. Costantino Ruggeri, Franciscan friar and protagonist of the renewal of 20th-century sacred art.

At the centre of the exhibition is a artistic stained glass by Fr. Costantino Ruggeri, accompanied by works and materials that allow a deeper insight into her creative process and the particular relationship between light, colour, art and spirituality.

Light represents one of the central elements of Ruggeri's research. Through the colour and transparency of his stained glass windows, it becomes true artistic matter, capable of transforming the perception of space and directly engaging the visitor.

Sister Light Thus, it proposes a path through one of the most recognizable aspects of the work of Fr. Costantino Ruggeri, in which stained glass, painting, architecture and sacred space they come together, giving rise to a personal and immediately recognizable language.

Opening

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 18:00

Speakers:

Mauro Salvatore
Director of the Brescia Diocesan Museum

Maria Antonietta Crippa
Full professor of History of Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan and expert in ecclesiastical architecture

Luigi Leoni
President of the Brother Sun Foundation

Enzo Capoferri
President of the Association of Friends of Father Costantino

Afterwards, visit the exhibition and a French aperitif.

The exhibition can be visited from 1st October to 8th November 2026.

Brescia Diocesan Museum
Via Gasparo da Salò, 13
25122 Brescia

Padre Costantino Ruggeri in mostra al Museo Diocesano di Feltre

Father Costantino Ruggeri exhibition at the Diocesan Museum of Feltre

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

Father Costantino Ruggeri exhibition at the Diocesan Museum of Feltre

Father Costantino Ruggeri becomes the protagonist of an important exhibition dedicated to his work.

From 4 August to 4 November 2026 the Belluno-Feltre Diocesan Museum hosts the exhibition Francesco and friends. "Forgive me if I haven't put a halo on you"dedicated to one of the most significant pictorial cycles by the Franciscan artist and founder of Brother Sun Foundation.

Curated by Virtus Zallot, with the collaboration of Father Angelo Balcon, Cinzia Gallina ed Eugenio TamburrinoThe exhibition fully showcases the plates created by Father Costantino Ruggeri in 1980 for a volume published to mark the eighth centenary of the birth of Saint Francis of Assisi. The works depict the Saint's friends and are accompanied by brief quotations taken from Franciscan Sources, rebuilding the fraternity born around Francis.

The exhibition title takes inspiration from a famous expression by Father Costantino Ruggeri: Forgive me if I haven't put a halo around youA choice that evokes a depiction of St Francis devoid of the traditional attribute of holiness and offers an image of the Saint close to everyday life, highlighting his humanity and the dimension of his relationships.

To give a face to the cycle's protagonists, Ruggeri uses photographs from newspapers, posters, cinema, and television, transforming them through his own artistic language into new images. This results in a reflection on Franciscan friendship and fraternity, in line with Saint Francis's invitation to welcome everyone.

Born in Adro (Brescia) In 1925, Father Constantino Ruggeri was a Franciscan friar, priest, and one of the key figures in the 20th-century renewal of sacred art. After studying at the Brera Academy, he came into contact with artists and architects such as Lucio Fontana, Giò Ponti, and Le Corbusier. From the convent of Canepanova in Pavia, he developed a body of work that spanned painting, sculpture, stained glass, and architecture, founding in 1996 the Brother Sun Foundation.

The opening of the exhibition, which is open to the public, will be held Tuesday 4 August at 8.45 PM, in the presence of the curator and representatives of the promoting bodies.

The exhibition represents an important opportunity to rediscover one of the most significant cycles in the work of Father Costantino Ruggeri and to deepen the value of his artistic and spiritual research, which continues to offer an original contribution to the dialogue between contemporary art, liturgy, and culture.

XIX Anniversario della Salita al Cielo di Padre Costantino Ruggeri

19th Anniversary of the Ascension to Heaven of Father Costantino Ruggeri

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

19th Anniversary of the Ascension to Heaven of Father Costantino Ruggeri

In 19th anniversary of the ascension to heaven by Father Costantino Ruggeri, Franciscan and artist, the community of Santa Maria Incoronata di Canepanova and the Brother Sun Foundation they invite a moment of remembrance and reflection dedicated to his figure, his testimony of faith, and his spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacy.

The commemoration will take place Thursday 25 June 2026 at the Convent of Santa Maria Incoronata of Canepanovain Via Ada Negri, 2 – Pavia, a place deeply connected to the religious life, artistic pursuits, and spiritual witness of Father Costantino.

At the time 18:30 will be celebrated Mass chaired by Brother Giambattista Delpozzo in the Church of Santa Maria Incoronata di Canepanova.

Following this, at 19:30the volume will be presented Father Costantino Ruggeri - Sermons, a collection that makes his words and spiritual teachings available once more, offering readers the opportunity to rediscover a voice that continues to speak with depth and relevance.

Will speak Maria Antonietta Crippa, Ferdinando Zanzottera, Nicoletta Scherillo e Francesca Letowhich will offer reflections and testimonies dedicated to the figure of Father Costantino, his thoughts, and his contribution to the dialogue between art, faith, and culture.

The presentation will be an opportunity to remember and explore his Spiritual and artistic legacy, rereading his view on man, beauty and the relationship between Art and faiththemes that have run through his entire religious and creative experience.

At the end of the meeting, a [document/summary/link] will be shared. Refreshment in the cloister of the convent.

Laboratorio artistico a Canepanova ispirato alle opere di Padre Costantino Ruggeri

Art workshop in Canepanova inspired by the works of Father Costantino Ruggeri

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

Art workshop in Canepanova inspired by the works of Father Costantino Ruggeri

A workshop meeting, inspired by the artistic language and visual research of Father Costantino Ruggeri, took place at the Canepanova venue.

The activity involved participants in a creative journey dedicated to observing the shapes, colours, and compositions present in the artist's works, with particular attention to the theme of light and harmony.

Using coloured cards, geometric signs and abstract compositions, the participants directly experienced some of the expressive elements that characterise Father Costantino's work, reinterpreting them in a personal and shared way.

The meeting took place within the spaces of Canepanova, a place deeply connected to the artistic and spiritual memory of Father Costantino Ruggeri, transforming the workshop into an opportunity for participation, dialogue, and discovery.

The initiative represented a moment of cultural and creative exploration, capable of bringing the public closer to Father Costantino's artistic sensitivity through a practical and participatory experience.
Presentazione Libro Segni nella sua terra” ad Adro

"Segni nella sua terra" Book Presentation in Adro

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

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.

La felicità Possibile

Possible Happiness

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

"Possible Happiness" – Exhibition at the Diocesan Museum of Pavia – Piazza del Duomo, 27100 Pavia PV

From 11 to 26 April 2026the Diocesan Museum of Pavia is hosting the exhibition “Possible Happiness”, curated by Giosuè Allegrini and Filippo Moretti.

Organised by the Convivio Cultural Association, and sponsored by the Diocese of Pavia and the University of Pavia, the exhibition offers an artistic tour exploring the theme of happiness through contemporary artistic languages.

The works on display come from various sources, including the Contemporary Art Collection of Collegio Fratelli Cairoli, Fabbrica Poggi, and the Frate Sole Foundation, in addition to some works belonging to the permanent exhibition of the Diocesan Museum of Pavia.

The path is enriched by photographic contributions from Fabio Muzzi and a selection of videos created as part of the Art and Care project, curated by Prof. Vincenzo Valentini, with the collaboration of the Isola Tiberina Hospital – Gemelli Isola.

The participation of the Frate Sole Foundation is part of its commitment to promoting dialogue between contemporary art and the spiritual dimension, contributing to an open reflection on the meaning of happiness today.

The inauguration will be held on Saturday, 11 April at 6:00 PM.

Opening hours:

Saturday 14:30 – 18:30
Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

The exhibition offers an opportunity to engage with a contemporary reflection on the theme of happiness, through the lens of art.

PaviArt 2026

PaviArt 2026

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

La Brother Sun Foundation participates in PaviArt 2026, among the main fairs dedicated to contemporary art in Italy, scheduled at the Palazzo Esposizioni in Pavia on the days of11 and 12 AprilWith Opening Friday 10 April at 17:00.

Now in its 13th edition, PaviArt brings together over 70 national and international galleries, offering a broad overview of contemporary artistic research, encompassing experimentation, innovative languages, and dialogue with tradition.

Within this context, the Foundation presents a selection of works by Father Constantino Ruggeri, a central figure in the relationship between art, architecture, and contemporary spirituality.

The exhibition is divided into two spaces:

Piano 1 – show me some paintings

ground floor - exhibition and information stand

Fragments of life and light

Testimonies on Father Constantine Ruggeri

🔹 Saturday 11 April, 4.00 pm

On the occasion of its participation in PaviArt, the Foundation is promoting a presentation and in-depth discussion dedicated to the figure and work of Father Costantino Ruggeri.

Through testimonies and reflections, the meeting aims to convey the meaning of his artistic and human journey, highlighting the dialogue between light, matter, and spirituality that runs through his research.

During the meeting, the Friends of Father Constantine Association will also be presented, founded with the aim of preserving and spreading knowledge of his work and his thought.

Useful information

📍 Palazzo Esposizioni di Pavia10–12 April 2026

Opening: 10 April at 5.00 PM 

🎟 You can download the complimentary invitation (valid for two people) at the following link: www.paviart.it/invitation

 

Premio Dea – IV edizione

Goddess Award - 4th edition

By Fondazione Frate Sole Pavia

The DEA Award is a competition of ideas promoted by the Brother Sun Foundation in collaboration with ANCE Paviawith the involvement of the Higher Secondary Schools in the Province of Pavia and theUniversity of Pavia.
The initiative was created with the aim of bringing students closer to the project culture and reflection on contemporary architecture, fostering a concrete dialogue between schools, universities and the professional world.

The work of the current edition starts from the new church in Moramangain the region of Alaotra Mangoro (Madagascar), First Prize in the Moramanga Church International Competitionwith the project 'One Roof' of the architect Jisu Lee.

The project represents a significant example of architecture capable of responding to the needs of a community, placing the relationship between space, context, function and social dimension at the centre. One Roof interprets the theme of sacred architecture as a place of relationship, welcome and collective identity, offering fundamental food for thought for the educational path proposed to the students.

The award ceremony of the DEA Prize is a moment of public restitution of the work carried out, but also an opportunity for young people, teachers, professionals and institutions to meet, in the name of education, design and the cultural responsibility of architecture.

MORAMANGA CHURCH
DEA AWARD
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