In Bastia Umbra, from June 11, the Teatrino di Piazza Mazzini hosts Comics Exhibition – From California to UmbriaCon, an exhibition dedicated to comics and contemporary illustration through works by Italian and international artists. The exhibition features a selection of artworks from private collections and visual arts projects, creating a connection between the international creative scene and the cultural context of UmbriaCon.

The exhibition brings together works by established artists and emerging authors who have collaborated with major international publishing and creative industries. Featured artists include Mitsuhiro Arita, Sara Pichelli, Alex Maleev, Kevin Eastman, Peach Momoko, Lucio Parrillo, Karl Kopinski, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Maria Laura Sanapo, Giulio Rincione and many others, offering visitors an overview of different approaches to comics and illustration.