The Craftswoman of the Carts
Sicily runs in her DNA, in all its facets. Alice Valenti, a Catanian with a degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage from the University of Pisa, returned to the island after her studies to devote herself to the magic of tradition
by Sarah Donzuso12 May 2026
«For a long time the cart was relegated to the sphere of folklore, of souvenir merchandise, and consequently dismissed by most. Drawing it out of that corner and reconsidering its historical, social and artistic significance is a process that is both necessary and valuable for revealing its evocative and inspiring power.»
