When creative thinking becomes reality, culture becomes a tool capable of countering violence, breaking down the wall of indifference, and strengthening the values of respect and awareness. This is the message accompanying "Creative Thinking, the Weapon Against Violence," the exhibition that, from July 14 to October 30, 2026 , will bring an artistic and civic journey to the "Centro Giovanni Lilliu" in Barumini dedicated to combating all forms of violence, with particular attention to gender-based violence.
The initiative was born from the collaboration between the Barumini Sistema Cultura Foundation , the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Cagliari and the Municipality of Barumini , with the aim of transforming the universal language of art into a tool for reflection, awareness and prevention.
The works of 14 artists will accompany visitors on a journey that addresses one of the most sensitive and timely issues in contemporary society. Through different languages, techniques, and sensibilities, the artists recount pain, courage, rebirth, and hope, offering food for thought that engages the public far beyond the artistic dimension.
The exhibition aims to reiterate how combating violence requires not only the tools of justice, but also the development of a culture based on respect, listening, and collective responsibility. In this sense, creative thinking becomes a means of giving voice to what too often remains hidden, breaking the silence, and encouraging active participation from the community.
The exhibition also represents an important example of collaboration between cultural institutions and law enforcement, united by the desire to promote initiatives that combine the daily work of protecting people with education and awareness-raising efforts aimed at citizens, young people, and families.
Barumini thus confirms its vocation to be not only a place of extraordinary historical and archaeological heritage, but also a space for discussion on the major issues of the present, where culture becomes an opportunity for dialogue, civic growth, and the building of an increasingly aware community.
The exhibition will be enriched by the works of artists Luciano Cabras, Gian Luigi Cau, Emilia Cotza, Laura Cuccu, Daniele D'Addea, Damiano De Luca, Antonezio Frau, Armandino Lecca, Luca Meloni, Valentina Morleo, Simona Mostallino, Giuseppe Piccolo, Dionisio Pinna and Ivan Tonini , protagonists of a choral artistic project that puts creative talent at the service of a universal message: saying "NO" to violence and promoting a culture of respect.
Creative Thinking: The Weapon Against Violence – Barumini Foundation