From October 3, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Pistoia dedicates a new edition of its *In Visita* series to Carol Rama, one of the most original and independent figures in 20th-century Italian art.

A video screening and literary tribute revisits the work and memory of Pistoia poet Roberto Carifi. Luigi Tassoni and Cesare Sartori introduce material connected with the poetry festival dedicated to him.

Civitek Festival brings three days of talks, workshops, installations, interviews and hands-on activities to La Cattedrale. The programme explores education in the age of artificial intelligence, wellbeing in the digital ecosystem, democracy and citizenship in the social-media era, and the design of future public policy and territories. Admission is free.

Boemondo APS leads a creative workshop for children aged 5–8 inspired by the wordless picture book The Telephone Game by Ilan Brenman, illustrated by Renato Moriconi. Children will experiment with different materials, imagination and shared reflection around the book.

A practical introduction to artificial intelligence and large language models with Roberto Tognelli. The workshop covers the technology’s history, ethical questions and responsible everyday use. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or smartphone. Admission is reserved for ARCI members.

Veronica Minucci presents Petardo (Vintura, 2026), an irreverent yet thoughtful novel that uses humour to explore mental health and the pressures of an increasingly competitive society. Elena Bernardini and Marco Innocenti join the author.

Maria Pace Ottieri presents her 2026 book The First Time We Were White, accompanied by the “Letture nello Spazio” reading group.