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Thanks to multidisciplinary artistic and strategic approaches, D’Puglia was born with the goal of promoting the cultural and entrepreneurial development of the region through exhibitions and events from Italy to Miami.

D'PUGLIA aims to showcase the richness and beauty of the region's craftsmanship and design to an international audience. D'PUGLIA and Flags For Future will be present at the next edition of Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2024, at the Standard Hotel.

Let us remember that Apulia is not just a place to visit, but a place to live, love, and deeply cultivate.

The initiative will spotlight the southern Italian region of Puglia’s dedication to artistic excellence and sustainable practices.

There are places in this world that simply beg to be crossed, destinations that appeal to our desire for adventure and curiosity,” explains the curator, “and others that invite us to stay, to immerse ourselves completely and to cultivate a deeper connection with the Earth. Puglia, in the heart of Italy, is one of these places.

  • The categorical imperative of D’Puglia is to enhance the heritage of Puglia and design the future of a territory to be lived and admired through new perspectives. This international, immersive cultural event, now in its first edition, created by Gordana Zgonjanin, founder of D’Puglia, in collaboration with ArtWork, aims to bring to light the treasures of the inexhaustible mine of Puglia's artistic and natural resources, with the goal of promoting Puglia through the creative works on display and guiding visitors on a journey that opens up infinite possibilities.

The D’Puglia project aims to create an intercultural dialogue and establish a network of collaborations between Puglia and Florida, involving both local and international institutions. In Lecce, the exhibition explores the historical and artistic heritage of the region, while in Miami, the focus will be on cultural fusion and innovation. The goal is to promote not only art and culture but also to foster the economic and tourist development of Puglia, creating new opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.The project represents an example of how art can serve as a vehicle for territorial promotion and a tool for sustainable development.

In perfect Puglian style, a region of widespread and multifaceted beauty, which cannot be fully illustrated except through broad and meaningful words filled with complex significance. This challenge has been taken up by “D’Puglia: Forging Heritage, Designing Tomorrow,” a first-edition event that shines a spotlight on the inexhaustible reservoir of artistic and natural resources of this land, both new and ancient, involving a global community of visionaries in promoting the region.

 

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