From June 6 to 10, 2026, the cultural space of the former Casermette at Via Mameli 48 in Olbia hosts Seeking Empathy, a solo exhibition by artist Corrado Faraone. The opening is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 7:00 PM, while the following days the exhibition will be open from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM with free admission. The exhibition features four large-format canvases through which Corrado Faraone translates fragments of reality, news, and personal perceptions into painting. The works arise from an expressive and reflective urge rather than a purely aesthetic pursuit, with the aim of capturing images and sensations that would otherwise risk being lost.
The Seeking Empathy project originates from a true story: the suicide of an entrepreneur reported in the press in the late 2000s. Three words—"work, home, church"—deeply impacted the artist, becoming the symbolic and narrative core of the entire pictorial cycle. These inspirations give rise to works that invite the public to engage with profound social and emotional themes, through intense and meaningful painting. The exhibition will also feature an interactive sound component: visitors will be able to access, via QR code, audio content designed to accompany and amplify the visual experience of the show. With Seeking Empathy, Corrado Faraone proposes an artistic exploration that intertwines memory, empathy, and collective reflection, confirming the former Casermette's role as a space open to contemporary cultural experimentation. Just over a year after reopening to the public, the space remains a key hub for the city's cultural life. The building, once the headquarters of the Army Station Command, was returned to the community thanks to the restoration project overseen by Lidia Sanna and Cristina Dessole.
