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See-cily: The Island's Hidden Face

O'Neill Level One Gallery Exhibit

Level One Gallery is an exhibition area in the O'Neill Library. Current students, alumni, faculty members, and Boston College staff are encouraged to submit exhibition proposals.

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See-cily: The Island's Hidden Face

September 8 - 30, 2014

This exhibition is a photographic journey through Sicilian culture and folklore, illustrating ancient and cherished traditions. You will discover the heartfelt festival of Saint Agatha, the centuries old handcrafted marionettes known as “Pupi Siciliani”, the superb craftsmanship of artisans working with wood, iron and textiles, as well as the preparation of delicious homemade foods. Churches, monuments and the unspoiled beauty of central Sicily’s landscapes will also be explored.

The SEE-CILY exhibition will transport you to places tourists never see.

It is a unique collection of photographs that serve as the nucleus of an ever-expanding exhibit, bearing witness to the sublime beauty and ancient rhythms of this most Mediterranean of islands.

The images reflect the lifestyle and traditions of little towns in the heart of his land, such as Leonforte, Assoro as well as the more well-known cities of Palermo and Catania.

See-cily opening reception PDF. Photos by Kevin Tringale.

Photographs by Antonino Riggio.

This exhibition is a photographic journey through Sicilian culture and folklore, illustrating ancient and cherished traditions. You will discover the heartfelt festival of Saint Agatha, the centuries old handcrafted marionettes known as “Pupi Siciliani”, the superb craftsmanship of artisans working with wood, iron and textiles, as well as the preparation of delicious homemade foods. Churches, monuments and the unspoiled beauty of central Sicily’s landscapes will also be explored.

The SEE-CILY exhibition will transport you to places tourists never see.

It is a unique collection of photographs that serve as the nucleus of an ever-expanding exhibit, bearing witness to the sublime beauty and ancient rhythms of this most Mediterranean of islands.

The images reflect the lifestyle and traditions of little towns in the heart of his land, such as Leonforte, Assoro as well as the more well-known cities of Palermo and Catania.

See-cily opening reception PDF. Photos by Kevin Tringale.

Photographs by Antonino Riggio.