Borromini 2026

Exhibition

Lugano Cantonal Library, inauguration March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pmBorromini in print - origins, readings and interpretations from the 17th century to today

Public lectures Academy of Architecture, Mendrisio, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 pmBorromini, three brilliant works: San Carlino, Sant'Ivo, Palazzo FalconieriJoseph Connors, prof. Columbia University, New York, and Harvard University

Borromini in Bissone Dialogues

Church of San Rocco April 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm Conversation with Joseph Connors Church of San Rocco April 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm Conversation with Marco Martinelli, playwright and theater director

Public lectures

Church of San Rocco, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe very young BorrominiNicola Soldini, architectural historian Church of San Rocco, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe secret of San Carlino: shaping with the compassRichard Bösel, prof. University of Vienna

Concert

Church of St. Carpoforo, April 30, 2026 at 8:30 pm Baroque music in the time of Borromini, with Riccardo Pisani, tenor, Luca Pianca, archlute, and Miguel Rincón, theorbo

Theatre

Teatro Sociale, Bellinzona, April 28, 2026, at 8:30 pm (April 29 for schools only) Letters to Bernini by Marco Martinelli, Compagnia Teatro delle Albe

Public lectures

Salita dei Frati Library, Lugano, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 pmBorromini at the Seven Sorrows: constraints and project genesisMarisa Tabarrini, professor La Sapienza University of Rome

Martin Raspe, Hertziana Library, Rome: May 12, 2026 at 6:00 pmBorromini and history: St. John LateranAugustus Roca De Amicis, Professor, Sapienza University of Rome

Collaborations and financial support: Canton of Ticino, DECS Office of Culture - Cantonal Library, Lugano - Archive of the Modern (Academy of Architecture, Mendrisio) - Municipality of Bissone- Salita dei Frati Library, Lugano - Promo Bissone - Mendrisiotto and Lower Ceresio Tourist Board.