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Lorenzo Reina, Creator of Sicily’s Teatro Andromeda, Dies at 65

Early reports point to natural causes pending official confirmation.

Overview

  • He was found on the morning of December 27 by his son, Libero, at the family property near Teatro Andromeda in Santo Stefano di Quisquina, Agrigento province.
  • Initial assessments described a likely natural death, with formal medical and legal determinations still to come.
  • Reina built Teatro Andromeda stone by stone over decades as an open-air installation with 99 seats arranged to mirror the Andromeda constellation.
  • The site evolved into a notable cultural landmark in Sicily visited for its striking setting and contemplative design.
  • A self-taught sculptor who continued working as a shepherd, Reina gained wider institutional recognition when his project was included in the 2018 Venice Biennale’s Arcipelago Italia exhibition.