Amid the gentle hills and vast plains of Maremma, a place steeped in history and nature welcomes a new extraordinary contemporary art installation: La Dodicesima Altalena, a creation by Francesco Arena, an internationally renowned artist, realized in collaboration with Hypermaremma and Terre di Sacra. This work, located within Terre di Sacra, just a few minutes from Capalbio Scalo, represents one of the most significant expressions of art and culture in Maremma, an invitation for anyone wishing to experience an immersive and authentic encounter in the heart of a unique Tuscan landscape.

The installation consists of a circular metal structure with a diameter of 15 meters, inside which twelve swings are suspended. The seats, crafted in bronze using the artistic fusion technique, are unique sculptures created by Francesco Arena to harmoniously blend art and territory. Each swing carries a deeper meaning: the seats are engraved with twelve quotes ranging from literature to philosophy, including music and history. Among the authors referenced are Fyodor Dostoevsky, T.S. Eliot, Mary Stuart, Grandaddy, Jack Kerouac, Villiers de l’Isle-Adam (mediated by Leonardo Sciascia), Ludwig Wittgenstein, Karl Marx, and Martin Heidegger. Each phrase is an invitation to reflection, contemplation, and inner dialogue, creating a profound connection between the visitor and the work itself.

But the true provocation is embodied in the twelfth swing: suspended upside down, it defies gravity with an almost surreal tension. It too is attached to the same chain as the others, yet it rises towards the sky, as if to suggest that truth — a central theme in Arena’s work — is never absolute or straightforward. On the seat of this rebellious swing is engraved a phrase by Francesco Arena himself, challenging all the other eleven, destabilizing the boundary between reality and interpretation. A powerful message that invites visitors to question the very concept of truth, the relativity of perspectives, and the necessity of always remaining open to doubt.

With this installation, Francesco Arena invites everyone to pause and reflect on the relationship between the individual and the community, between truth and interpretation, between gravity and lightness. The decision to place the work within Terre di Sacra — a place already deeply connected to the history and traditions of the area — underscores the importance of a journey through history and tradition in Maremma Tuscany, a path that values the dialogue between past and present, between cultural heritage and artistic innovation.

Those seeking a cultural vacation in Maremma will find here a complete experience that enriches both mind and spirit: from walks through the medieval villages of Capalbio to the widespread museums in the area, from tastings of local products to guided tours along naturalistic itineraries that tell the story of these lands. A journey that is not only about discovery but also about active participation, thanks to the opportunity to interact directly with the work, to sit on the swings, to read the engraved phrases, and to be involved in a truly multisensory experience.

La Dodicesima Altalena is thus an ideal starting point for those who want to explore contemporary art in a unique setting, within an artistic itinerary that crosses Maremma and all of Tuscany. It is an invitation to embrace art as a tool for knowledge and personal growth, transforming a simple cultural vacation in Maremma into an opportunity to rediscover the value of Tuscany’s artistic heritage and to experience unforgettable cultural tourism.

Discovering La Dodicesima Altalena also means contributing to the promotion of a model of sustainable and responsible tourism, in line with the principles that guide Terre di Sacra: a slow tourism, respectful of the environment and local communities, capable of combining art, history, and nature in an unrepeatable experience.

Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or a journey of discovery, La Dodicesima Altalena by Francesco Arena, in collaboration with Hypermaremma, represents an unmissable opportunity to experience Maremma Tuscany authentically, coming into contact with the truest soul of these lands. It is not just a work of art, but a symbol of hospitality, dialogue, and beauty, ready to amaze and move anyone who decides to let themselves be carried away by its magic.

In a fast-paced world, La Dodicesima Altalena reminds us that sometimes all it takes is to pause, to swing in the air, and to let the truth reveal itself — even against the grain — just like that swing that defies gravity. An invitation to experience with fresh eyes the discovery of art and culture in Maremma, along an art itinerary in Tuscany that never ceases to surprise.