Witchcraft. The exhibition on witches

Against the picturesque backdrop of Arese Borromeo Palace A fascinating and meticulously curated exhibition takes shape, exploring the evolution of the figure of the witch through centuries of art, history e popular traditions. The initiative aims to overcome deep-rooted stereotypes e prejudices, re-examining the female character involved in the witchcraft not as a demonic entity, but rather as a profound symbol of knowledge, freedom e cultural resistance.

The exhibition brings together precious documents and artefacts of great historical value: among the most significant items are rare 19th-century prints dedicated to fortune-tellers belonging to the Invernizzi collectionflanked by ritual implements e original items granted by the Turin Museum of Witchcraft. The immersive installation by the Trial Chamber, produced in close collaboration with the’Modena State Archives, which allows visitors to put themselves in the shoes of a woman accused during a real trial of the’Inquisition dating from 1539.

More than just an exhibition, the event offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the complex relationship between power, body e to know, bringing historical figures and ancestral knowledge back into the spotlight – knowledge that has for too long been marginalised or persecuted by the company.