Arte Sella, Open-air museum in Italy
Arte Sella is an open-air art museum in the Valsugana region where contemporary works are scattered across forests and meadows. The artworks range from large stone structures to installations made of wood and other natural materials.
The museum was founded in 1986 from a vision to bring art and nature together. Since then it has grown into an internationally known venue that regularly invites new artists to create works on site.
The artworks sit directly in the landscape and change appearance with each season. Visitors notice how rain, wind, and snow interact with the installations, making them part of the natural cycles around them.
The best way to explore is on foot, since works are spread across a large area. Proper footwear is important because paths can be uneven and a visit takes several hours.
Many artworks are deliberately designed to deteriorate over time and transform back into their surroundings. This impermanence is part of the artistic concept and shows that pieces do not need to last forever to be meaningful.
Location: Borgo Valsugana
Inception: 1986
Official opening: 1986
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +390461751251
Email: artesella@yahoo.it
Website: http://artesella.it
GPS coordinates: 46.00156,11.36862
Latest update: December 20, 2025 19:40
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