In the peaceful hills of Molise lies Santa Croce di Magliano, a small town that has become a vibrant hub of urban art thanks to the Antonio Giordano Prize. With fewer than 5,000 residents, this village has transformed its streets into a living gallery, where murals by national and international artists adorn walls, creating a powerful connection between people, history, and creativity.
The project, born in memory of artist Antonio Giordano (1956–2013), is curated by his daughter Marianna, who envisioned street art as a tool for social engagement, dialogue, and community building. Each edition of the Prize brings new artists and fresh perspectives, enriching the town with works that resonate with local culture and global themes.
The murals are not isolated gestures. They are part of a broader vision that involves schools, refugee centers, and the local prison, engaging students, asylum seekers, and inmates in collaborative workshops and artistic experiences. Art becomes a shared language, a means of inclusion, and a bridge between different lives and experiences.
The town itself embraces the artists. Residents provide support, hospitality, and stories. The result is a community museum, where every wall tells a story and every painting is an act of love for the land and its people. Santa Croce di Magliano has become a place where the street is the canvas, and the art is alive.
Whether you’re a street art lover or simply curious about how a small town can reinvent itself through culture, this is a stop you shouldn’t miss. Here, murals do more than decorate—they speak.