In Catania, street art is female

In Catania, street art is certainly not lacking, and in recent years, it has seen an explosion of female talent. More and more emerging artists are leaving their unique mark on the streets of the city of Etna, transforming urban landscapes into authentic open-air art galleries.

Discover with us the artists who are revolutionizing the Catania street art scene!

Who are the women of street art in Catania?

Among the elements of the microcosm and organic creatures floating in a timeless space, Microbo‘s art comes to life. A street artist from Catania, she stands out as one of the few pioneering women in international street art. Her art goes beyond mere urban decoration, telling stories, myths, and legends through her unique works.

Bilmunda Bli

Chiara Capobianco, a talented street artist from Rome, has surpassed herself with the creation of a monumental mural. Through the use of vibrant colors and distinctive symbols of the city of Catania, she has created a timeless work at the Catania branch of the Bank of Italy, in the historic San Berillo district. With this extraordinary creation, Chiara has not only embellished the urban fabric but also contributed to enhancing the rich artistic heritage of Catania.

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Teatro Stabile of Catania

With the mural ‘O-Maggio’ on the facade of the Teatro Stabile, the female artistic collective Le MaleTinte pays a moving tribute to the unforgettable actress Mariella Lo Giudice, a prominent figure in the theatrical panorama of Catania, on the tenth anniversary of her passing. Through the use of petunias and female silhouettes evoking the vitality of spring and nature, Le MaleTinte have captured the sensitivity and vivacity of the actress with great sophistication, placing particular emphasis on her favorite month, May.

Teatro Stabile of Catania

Numerous street artists, through their works, are exalting the female figure, painting with brushes and colors the courage and determination of women, transforming the streets of Catania into an urban canvas of inspiration and beauty.

Urban expressions and women protagonists

Walking through Piazza dei Libri, near Castello Ursino, you might certainly feel observed by a captivating woman with red hair: it’s the mural on via Buscemi! In this urban artwork, born in a neighborhood transformed thanks to the efforts of volunteers from the Gammazita Association, internationally renowned street artists Loste and Rosk have transformed activist Florinda Panzarella, one of the most active figures in the association, into an undisputed icon.

With the writer Antonio Anc and his urban valorization project ‘Atena’, the streets of Catania come alive with the power of the goddesses of Greek mythology. In Anc’s murals, mythological female figures, their wisdom, and references to culture are recurring, almost as a source of inspiration for all women who seek to enrich themselves culturally by pursuing their dreams with determination.

But perhaps it’s the representation of the little girl imitating the goddess Metis that captures the hearts of passersby. The mural transforms ‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’, a book that pays homage to women who have become symbols of courage, into a vivid urban reality.

In the Rione Angeli Custodi, an ancient fishermen’s quarter, Sicilian artist Ligama has transformed the exterior of the former Concordia cinema with an exceptional work depicting ‘La Provvidenza’ (Providence) in the form of a woman enveloped in bundles of vibrant colors and flowers. With a gentle gaze, Providence seems to await the return of men from the sea, watching over them and protecting them.

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Ligama

Strolling through the streets of the Port of Catania, you will come across one of the largest murals in the world, where one of the eight monumental silos serves as a backdrop to ‘La bella di Bellini’ (The Beauty of Bellini). With a captivating woman adorned with geometric and colorful motifs, Spanish street artist OKUDA pays homage to the great Catania-born composer Vincenzo Bellini, whose life was marked by women and overwhelming loves.

Explore the street art of the Silos, a true open-air art gallery!

Bilmunda Bli Ph.

IN Via Vela 10, a refined contemporary location in the heart of the historic center, you will immerse yourself in a universe of unique flavors, where tradition and experimentation blend harmoniously. In this sophisticated and avant-garde setting, you cannot help but be captivated by Mr. Pera‘s mural in the enchanting urban garden. The magnetic and gentle gaze of a woman will envelop you, conveying a feeling of calm and reassurance. It’s a gaze upon the world that invites you to be carried away by the beauty and serenity that surround this magical place.

Mr.Pera