Projects
A Celebration of People and Place
Strong & Gentle: The Faces of Abruzzo
Strong & Gentle is one of IRIS’s flagship initiatives. Through photography and storytelling, it explores the lives and identities of people who call Abruzzo home — locals and newcomers alike.
The project redefines the traditional Abruzzese spirit of being “strong and gentle,” highlighting resilience, kindness, and connection.
- Cultural Identity
- Community Connections
- Inclusion & Dialogue
- Portrait Photography
- Storytelling Through Art
- Traveling Exhibitions
- Creative Workshops
- Local Collaboration
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Exhibition Locations in 2025
84+
Hours of Creative Workshops
9+
Villages Connected
Celebrating Connection and Culture Through the Lens of Art
Forte e Gentile – I Volti dell’Abruzzo
Experience the Exhibition Across Abruzzo
Discover portraits and stories that reveal the strength and kindness of Abruzzo’s people. The exhibition “Forte e Gentile – I Volti dell’Abruzzo” opens this autumn, inviting everyone to experience the region’s evolving cultural identity.
- Cugnoli: October 19 – November 14, 2025
- Venue: Comune di Cugnoli
- Entry: Free and open to everyone
- Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Weekends: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Capestrano: November 2025
- Bussi sul Tirino: December 2025
