Strigarum Arcana
The Witche's Tarot
The Untamed Vertigo of Being
original works by Ardo Quaranta
original works by Ardo Quaranta
From 19 September to 1 November 2026, the Rocca Demaniale di Gradara hosts the first complete exhibition of Strigarum Arcana – The Witches’ Tarot, an art project by Ardo Quaranta.
The 78 original artworks will be presented in an exhibition combining drawing, symbolism, video, preparatory studies and interactive installations.
Provisianal Programme
The programme is currently being finalised. Dates and times may be subject to change; any updates will be published on this page.
The programme is currently being finalised. Dates and times may be subject to change; any updates will be published on this page.
Saturday 19 September
9.00 p.m. — Opening and guided tour, with contributions from the artist Ardo Quaranta and curator Cecilia Casadei.
9.00 p.m. — Opening and guided tour, with contributions from the artist Ardo Quaranta and curator Cecilia Casadei.
Sunday 20 September
6.00 p.m. — Guided tour with the artist.
6.00 p.m. — Guided tour with the artist.
Wednesday 23 September — Autumn Equinox
6.00 p.m. — Guided tour, approximately 30 minutes.
7.00 p.m. — Talk with the artist: “The History of Tarot and the Origins of Divination with Cards”. (Talk in Italian)
6.00 p.m. — Guided tour, approximately 30 minutes.
7.00 p.m. — Talk with the artist: “The History of Tarot and the Origins of Divination with Cards”. (Talk in Italian)
Sunday 31 October - Night of the Witches
6.00 p.m. — Guided tour, approximately 30 minutes..
7.00 p.m. — Talk with the artist: “The Witch Hunts in Renaissance Europe”. (Talk in Italian)
6.00 p.m. — Guided tour, approximately 30 minutes..
7.00 p.m. — Talk with the artist: “The Witch Hunts in Renaissance Europe”. (Talk in Italian)
Sunday 1 November
ore 18.00 — Guided tour with the artist and closing of the exhibition.
ore 18.00 — Guided tour with the artist and closing of the exhibition.
From the artworks to the deck
The Gradara exhibition presents all 78 original artworks of Strigarum Arcana together for the first time.
The next step will be a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, through which supporters will be able to help fund the printing of the first complete 78-card edition of the deck.
The next step will be a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, through which supporters will be able to help fund the printing of the first complete 78-card edition of the deck.
Practical Information
Exhibition dates
19 September – 1 November 2026
19 September – 1 November 2026
Opening hours
The exhibition can be visited during the opening hours of the Rocca Demaniale di Gradara:
every day, from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
ticket office closes at 6.15 pm.
ticket office closes at 6.15 pm.
Evening opening is currently scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 10.30 pm.
Admission
Admission to the exhibition is normally included in the entrance ticket to the Rocca.
On the following event dates:
19, 20 and 23 September, 31 October and 1 November
visitors will be able to access the exhibition spaces only free of charge. Free admission does not include access to the rest of the Rocca.
Opening hours and admission arrangements may change during special events. Please check for any updates before your visit.
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