Soil Art Tales in Rome
From 14 May to 5 June 2026, Soil Art Tales – Living Ecosystems for Shared Futures is being presented at Villa Altieri in Rome, Italy, as part of the SoilTribes traveling exhibition. Organized by the Global Netowrks of Water Museums within the SoilTribes project, with the support of the local partner Città Metropolitana di Roma, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover soil as a living ecosystem connected to biodiversity, water, climate, food, and the future of our communities.
At Villa Altieri, visitors are invited to look beneath the surface and reflect on soil as a living ecosystem connected to biodiversity, water, climate, food, and shared futures.
The Rome stop shows how culture and creativity can support soil literacy by making knowledge more engaging, emotional, and connected to everyday life. Through artistic interpretation and guided visits, Soil Art Tales creates an accessible space for people to explore the value of soil beyond scientific language. This approach reflects the SoilTribes mission to foster a deeper connection between society and soil through science, technology, arts, and community-driven action.
Over the past ten days, the exhibition welcomed 483 visitors, including: teachers, 360 students and 17 commissioners from 7 institutions.
This strong participation highlights the potential of traveling exhibitions to bring soil-related knowledge to different audiences. For students, the exhibition offers a way to discover soil through art and experience. For teachers, it provides a creative resource for environmental education. For families and institutions, it opens space for dialogue on soil, sustainability, and shared responsibility.
The Rome presentation of Soil Art Tales shows how art can open new conversations about soil and inspire public engagement. By welcoming students, teachers, families, and institutional representatives, the exhibition contributes to SoilTribes’ wider effort to make soil literacy more accessible across society
Visit Soil Art Tales – Living Ecosystems for Shared Futures at Villa Altieri in Rome until 5 June 2026 and discover how art can help us reconnect with the living world beneath our feet.
