[BCMA] News Release: Caetani Centre Presents Recapitulation Reunited: A Historic Canadian First

Wed Feb 25 13:47:53 PST 2026

Dear community arts organizations and partners,

Please accept this news release from the Caetani Cultural Centre in Vernon,
BC in regards to a major Exhibition and Gala in April, 2026 to celebrate
the complete presentation of artist Sveva Caetani's Recapitulation painting
series in BC.

This is the second exhibition of its kind following the acclaimed
international showing of Caetani's works and life story at the MAXXI Museum
in Rome, Italy this past fall.

We'd appreciate you sharing this with anyone you feel will be interested.

The exhibition will be open for public viewing April 3-11, 2026 from 12-4
PM (except on the 10th). We will also be hosting guided tours of the
exhibition for any school groups/organizations interested.

There is also the big fundraising dinner gala on April 10th.

All events take place at the Coldstream Community Hall.

Please reach out if you have any requests or require more information.

With sincere regards,
*Kristin Froneman (she/her)*
Community Engagement Coordinator

www.caetani.org
Phone: (250) 275-1525

The Caetani Centre respectfully acknowledges we are located within the
Ancestral, Traditional, and Unceded territory of the Syilx People of
Okanagan Nation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Feb 25 2026
Caetani Centre Presents Recapitulation Reunited: A Historic Canadian
FirstExhibition
and Gala to celebrate the complete presentation of the Recapitulation
series in BC following acclaimed Rome exhibition.

VERNON, BC — “There are stories that…resonate with surprising
relevance…reflect with rare intensity the tensions and transformations of
an entire society.”

These were the words of Alessandro Guili, Italy’s Minister of Culture, upon
the opening of a feature exhibition of late Italian-Canadian artist Sveva
Caetani’s artwork in Rome in October 2025. This Canada-Italy partnership
was held up as an example of international cultural collaboration at a G8
meeting of world leaders

Now, this same powerful work is on its way home to Vernon, BC, to be
reunited for a historic Canadian first: an exhibition and gala featuring
Caetani’s complete Recapitulation series. This marks the return of
Caetani’s paintings from Italy, following the acclaimed exhibition at the
MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome (Oct 2025 – Jan 2026).

>From April 3–11, 2026, Caetani Centre will exhibit the complete
Recapitulation series at the Coldstream Community Hall, making it a
landmark art exhibition in Coldstream BC and a highlight among North
Okanagan cultural events in 2026. This rare homecoming positions the
exhibition and gala among the most significant Okanagan culture events in
spring 2026 and a must-see art exhibition in the region.

Recapitulation Reunited marks the first time the entire series has been
exhibited all at once in Canada, offering residents and visitors seeking
things to do in Vernon BC in April 2026 an opportunity to experience an
internationally celebrated body of work.

As an important moment for not only the legacy of Sveva Caetani, but the
recognition of Canadian women artists and women artists in British
Columbia, the exhibition further strengthens Vernon BC’s reputation for
dynamic cultural programming and notable Vernon BC art events.

“Bringing Recapitulation Reunited home to Vernon after its international
presentation in Rome is both a celebration and a responsibility,” says
Laisha Rosnau, Executive Director of the Caetani Centre. “This exhibition
highlights the global impact of Sveva Caetani’s artwork, while reaffirming
our commitment to preserving the Caetani house and sharing her
extraordinary story with new generations.”

Created between 1978–1989, Recapitulation is recognized as one of the most
ambitious autobiographical achievements in Canadian art. Through vivid
symbolism and narrative detail, Caetani chronicles her journey from Italian
nobility and the complex Caetani family history to her artistic reawakening
in British Columbia.

The exhibition reinforces the significance of preserving the historic
Caetani Cultural Centre—also known locally as the Caetani house—where the
series was created. As a leading British Columbia art gallery destination
and cultural site, the Centre continues to shape the region’s artistic
identity.

“Hosting the complete series is a milestone for our city and for the
provincial arts sector,” says Teresa Durning, City of Vernon Councilor and
Director at Large with the Regional District of North Okanagan. “It
underscores the importance of supporting institutions like the Caetani
Centre that contribute meaningfully to cultural tourism and creative
economies throughout British Columbia.”
Caetani Centre Fundraising Gala – April 10, 2026

Presented by the Dennis O’Rourke Foundation, the Recapitulation Reunited
Gala and Fundraiser will take place within the exhibition itself on April
10 at the Coldstream Community Hall. The elegant black-tie evening includes
a red carpet entry, Prosecco reception, a plated meal, live entertainment,
select auction of curated experiences and special presentations on the
artistic legacy of Sveva Caetani and the ongoing arts and cultural
programming of the Caetani Centre.

Guests can purchase tickets for the Recapitulation Reunited Gala through
the TicketSeller at:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/recapitulation-reunited-gala-dinner

Tickets are:

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   $210/person ($80 tax receipt)
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   $1,500/table of 8 ($620 tax receipt)

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Public Access and Guided Tours – April 3–11, 2026

Visitors can view the Recapitulation Reunited exhibition at the Coldstream
Community Hall from April 3-11 (excluding April 10) from 12 to 4 PM.
Admission is by donation. School groups and other organizations can also
book a group tour during the day between April 7 and 9. Led by an
interpreter, the tours provide insight into Caetani’s symbolism and
historical context. This Canadian artist exhibition in the Okanagan offers
audiences a rare chance to encounter the complete works in one location,
and learn the fascinating stories behind the stunning artwork.

To book a tour, please contact: programs at caetani.org.

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Correlating Exhibition: Her World

A correlating exhibition, Her World: Artwork Inspired by Sveva Caetani,
will run March 19 – April 8, 2026 in the Caetani Gallery at the Caetani
Cultural Centre, 3401 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon BC. Featuring 17 local
artists, this complementary Okanagan art exhibition celebrates Caetani’s
enduring influence. An opening reception will be held March 20 from 5–7 PM.

Visit www.caetani.org <https://www.caetani.org/events-calendar/her-world>
for more information.

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About Sveva Caetani and the Caetani Centre

The daughter of Leone Caetani, Prince of Teano and Duke of Sermoneta, Sveva
Caetani (1917–1994) was born in Rome and immigrated to Vernon BC, Canada
with her parents in 1921.

After years of isolation following her father’s death, she later attended
the University of Victoria and became an art teacher in the North Okanagan.
Her monumental watercolour series, Recapitulation, consisting of 47 scenes
comprising 60 paintings, remains one of the defining works in Canadian
autobiographical art.

Today, the Caetani Centre operates on the property that Sveva Caetani
called home for more than 70 years. Operated by the Caetani Cultural Centre
Society and owned by the City of Vernon, the Caetani Centre continues to
preserve Sveva’s legacy through exhibitions, residencies, public
programming and events, contributing significantly to the regional and
provincial arts and cultural landscape.
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