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Lucca Biennale Cartasia<\/span><\/span><\/strong> returns from June 27 to October 27<\/strong> for its 12th edition, reaffirming its role as the world\u2019s largest international festival dedicated entirely to paper as an artistic and architectural medium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Held throughout the historic centre of Lucca<\/span><\/span>, Cartasia transforms squares, churches, and monumental spaces into an open-air exhibition of monumental sculptures, installations, and contemporary works created by internationally acclaimed artists. The festival explores paper not only as a material, but as a powerful expressive language capable of addressing themes such as sustainability, innovation, and cultural identity.<\/p>\n

Blending large-scale outdoor artworks with curated indoor exhibitions, performances, and educational projects, Cartasia offers a refined and intellectually engaging cultural journey. An unmissable event for art lovers, collectors, and cultural travellers seeking a distinctive contemporary experience in one of Tuscany\u2019s most elegant historic settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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