Wild Sardinia: the artistic side you don’t expect

Il terzo appuntamento del nostro tour estivo tra le meraviglie italiane ha come protagonista la Sardegna più selvaggia. Vi porteremo alla scoperta del suo lato artistico inedito ed inesplorato. Mettetevi comodi e preparatevi a prendere appunti!

1 – Archaeological Area “Su Nuraxi”, Barumini

Archaeological area of “Su Nuraxi” seen from above with its beehive shape

The archaeological complex of Barumini is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Sardinia. The site is part of the Regional Directorate of Museums of Sardinia (formerly the Museum Pole) and was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. “Su Nuraxi” consists of more than one nuragic tower and resembles a beehive. The site is a testament to the ancient nuragic civilizations of the island that inhabited it for over 2000 years.

If you truly want to know the cultural and historical heart of Sardinia, then you must visit this unique site. 

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2 – National Archaeological Museum, Cagliari

Another museum of the Regional Museums of Sardinia is the Archaeological Museum of Cagliari. The museum houses the richest archaeological collection in all of Sardinia, from prehistory to the Early Middle Ages, with over 4000 objects.

Archaeological Museum of Cagliari

The museum is located in the so-called “Citadel of Museums” and enjoys a splendid panoramic view of the city. Definitely not to be missed are: the statue of the “Mother Goddess”, one of the most evocative objects in the exhibition, and the Stele of Nora, the oldest inscription in Phoenician alphabet.

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3 – Civic Archaeological Museum Giovanni Marongiu, Cabras

Exterior of the Giovanni Marongiu Civic Museum in Cabras

We move towards Cabras where the homonymous civic museum is located. Here we find a vast collection of artifacts from the necropolis of Monte Prima. Among the remains found, the “Boxers“, impressive male statues made of stone, certainly stand out. The sculptures were part of the Nuragic society of the Early Iron Age. You can conclude your visit by discovering the wreck of a Roman merchant ship discovered in the late 1980s.

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4 – MAN – Museum of Art Province of Nuoro

In our selection of 6 Sardinian museums, we could not miss the MAN Museum, Museum of Art Province of Nuoro, one of the first museums to become an Artsupp Partner. The museum preserves and promotes works from modern art to contemporary art and is a reference point for local artists, thanks to its dedicated section of works.

MAN – Museum of Art Province of Nuoro

Among its highlights, we must mention Maria Lai, Costantino Nivola, and Antonio Ballero, artists who have honored their homeland and achieved international fame.

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Remember that you can always find the exhibition schedule of the MAN on its Artsupp profile.

5 – Nivola Museum, Orani

Nivola Museum, Interior

Speaking of Costantino Nivola, we cannot fail to mention his namesake Museum. Nivola was an important figure in the international context between visual arts and architecture. The museum has a permanent collection of over two hundred paintings, sculptures, and drawings by the artist and is very active in organizing temporary exhibitions. Explore the profile of the Nivola Museum on Artsupp.

6 – Museo La Stazione dell’Arte Maria Lai, Ulassai

We arrive at the Stazione dell’arte in Ulassai, a renowned contemporary art museum. The contemporary art museum is dedicated to Maria Lai, another important artist from the Sardinian scene. The choice of the museum name is not random, as it is located within the former railway station.

The name “La Stazione“ also derives from the perception of the place as a point of departure and arrival, just like the threads and art of Maria Lai, made of connections and bonds. For those unfamiliar with the artist, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity to discover her, and we assure you, you will not be disappointed.

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7 – Museo e Archivio storico, Sinnai

The Museum and Historical Archive of Sinnai is a space dedicated to archaeology, ethnography, contemporary art, music, and traditions. It also features objects from local tradition such as Sinnai baskets, artistic crafts, gadgets, and games.

The collection is enriched by a section dedicated to local Sardinian artists, particularly the artist Franco D’Aspro. The artist is famous for his metal sculptures that trace the history of the Sardinian territory. The archive, on the other hand, collects all unpublished documents in various foreign languages: English, German, Spanish, and French. Discover the Museum and Historical Archive of Sinnai on the new artsupp.com These 7 must-see museums represent just a small part of what you can find in Sardinia! From archaeology to contemporary art, Sardinia has something for everyone!

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