Exhibitions and conferences
Exhibitions and conferences
Hun in the Sun has curated and participated in a series of thematic exhibitions and conferences across Italy and Europe, transforming the content of books and board games into engaging cultural experiences.
Through immersive video projections, museum installations enriched with illustrated panels, historical artifacts, and exclusive materials, these events have provided a unique and in-depth narrative on the epic tales of airships and seaplanes. The conferences, enhanced by contributions from industry experts, have further explored the stories and innovations that defined the golden age of aviation.
The exhibitions
Hun in the Sun’s exhibitions go beyond storytelling: we create and adapt narratives, transforming each location into a unique experience. From museums to historic hangars, every event combines exclusive materials, immersive video projections, and interactive games to highlight the content of Airships and Hydroracers.
Dirigibles and Records: The Story of Yambol Regional History Museum, Yambol Conference and exhibitionYambol, Bulgaria (Oct. 2024)In October 2024, the multimedia exhibition “The World of Airships” was inaugurated in Yambol, Bulgaria, offering a captivating journey through the history and evolution of these extraordinary giants of the sky. Curated by Max
100 Years of Italian Aeronautics Centenary of the Italian Air Force ExpositionEx Cavallerizza, Lucca, Italy (Settembre. 2023)On Friday, September 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM, the evocative Ex Cavallerizza in Piazzale Verdi, Lucca, hosted the inauguration of the celebratory exhibition for the Centenary of the Italian Air Force. The event, part
Discover Aviation with Fun MUSE, the Science Museum of Trento ExhibitionTrento, Italy (June 2023)In June 2023, Hun in the Sun was hosted at MUSE, the Science Museum of Trento, during Play Muse, an event dedicated to board games selected for their connection to science and history. During this event, the
RAV: From History to the Future RAV, High Speed Department ConferenceDesenzano del Garda, Italy (May 2023) In the iconic historic hangars of the RAV (Reparto Alta Velocità) in Desenzano del Garda, the epicenter of Italy's high-speed seaplane achievements, we had the honor of presenting Hydroracers: The Schneider Trophy Epic, the latest
The Amphibious Aviation of Tomorrow. FOSAA - Future Opportunities for Seaplanes & Amphibious Aviation ConferenceHilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy (2023)On Wednesday, March 20, at the iconic Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice, the international event Future Opportunities for Seaplanes & Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA) took place. Organized by Quaynote Communications in collaboration
Airships in Tuscany: Stories and Visions PALP Museum Conference, ExhibitionPontedera, Italy (April 2023) On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the PALP Museum in Pontedera hosted an event dedicated to airships, the protagonists of aviation history and their extraordinary epic, with a special focus on their connection to Tuscany. Organized by Hun in
The Myth of the Schneider Trophy Air Force Historical Museum Conference, exhibitionVelo hangar of the Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare in Vigna di Valle Vigna di Valle, Italy (October 2021)On October 23, 2021, the Velo Hangar of the Historical Museum of the Italian Air Force in Vigna di Valle served as
Pontedera and the Giants of Heaven Piaggio Museum Airships in Pontedera ExhibitionPontedera, Italy (Nov. 2018)On November 24, 2018, the Piaggio Museum in Pontedera hosted the presentation of the book Airships | Dirigibili: 100 Years of Airships, An Illustrated History, curated by Max Pinucci and organized by Hun in the Sun.
The Golden Age of Dirigibles AIM Alinari Image Museum Dirigibili – Airships. I Transatlantici del cielo ExhibitionTrieste, Italy (May. 2018)Until September 23, 2018, the prestigious AIM Alinari Image Museum in Trieste hosted the extraordinary exhibition “Dirigibili – Airships. The Transatlantic Ships of the Sky”, a unique project promoted by Fratelli
Airships: Journey Between Art and Myth 79rosso. Mostre e residenze artistiche Conference, exhibitionFlorence, Italy (March 2018)The exhibition "Airships | Ships in the Clouds" by Max Pinucci, inaugurated in March 2018 at the 79rosso art space in Florence, celebrated the extraordinary history and allure of airships, true ships in the clouds.
San Lorenzo between Sky and Sea Giants of light | F-Light Florence Docu-ShowChiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy (Dec. 2017 – Jan. 2018) Between December 2017 and January 2018, the F-Light – Florence Light Festival, promoted by the Municipality of Florence and organized by MUS.E under the artistic direction of Sergio
Carnival: History and Images Light Parade Video projectionCittadella del Carnevale, Viareggio, Italy (July 2017) In July 2017, the Light Parade in Viareggio transformed the historic hangars of the Cittadella del Carnevale into a vibrant stage of lights and images, telling the centuries-old history of the Viareggio Carnival. The path guided visitors
Biplanes and Airships: Visual Magic Night Flight 4 Docu-showAeroporto CollinaBorgo San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy (July 2016)July 2016 saw a unique event at the Aviosuperficie Collina, in the heart of the Mugello region, where the Biplano Club Italia organized Biplano Day, an occasion to celebrate the history and allure of historic
Flying between Art and History Beasts of the Sky | I giganti del cielo Conference and installationChiesa di San Jacopo in Campo CorboliniFirenze, Italy (May 2016) The exhibition "Beasts of the Sky | I Giganti del Cielo", hosted from May 16 to 20, 2016, in the Church of San Jacopo in
Airships on Exhibit in Friedrichshafen AeroKunst Exhibition and ConferenceAero FriedrichshafenFriedrichshafen Messe, Germany (Apr. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) AEROkunst, an exhibition organized by the German magazine Fliegermagazin during the AERO fair in Friedrichshafen, served as an important platform for aviation art and culture. In the 2015 edition, the section dedicated to art
Where we have been:
- Regional History Museum, Yambol, Bulgaria – 2024
- Aeroporto Venezia Nicelli, Lido di Venezia, Italy – 2023
- Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy -2023
- Ex Cavallerizza, Lucca, Italy – 2023
- RAV – Reparto Alta Velocità, Desenzano del Garda, Italy – 2023
- PALP Museum, Pontedera, Italy – 2023
MUSE, Trento Museum of Science, Italy – 2023
Museo Storico Aeronautica Militare, Vigna di Valle, Italy – 2021
- Museo Piaggio, Pontedera, Italy – 2018
- AIM Alinari Image Museum, Trieste, Italy – 2018
- Istituto Geografico Militare, Florence, Italy – 2018
- 79rosso. Mostre e residenze artistiche, Florence, Italy – 2017
F-Light, Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy – 2017
Light Parade, Cittadella del Carnevale, Viareggio, Italy – 2017
Festival del Viaggio, Gabinetto Viesseux, Florence Italy – 2016
AeroKunst, Friedrichshafen Messe, Germany – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Night Flight 4, Aeroporto Collina, Borgo San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy – 2016
Museo Umberto, Nobile Lauro, Italy – 2016
Beasts of the Sky, Chiesa di San Jacopo, Florence, Italy – 2016
Spazio Shed (ex Lanificio Conti), Schio, Italy – 2016
- Van der Nootska Palatset, Stockholm, Sweden – 2015
Conferences
The thematic conferences featured experts, pilots, historians, and prominent figures from the aeronautical sector, who delved into topics related to innovation, design, and the challenges faced by these extraordinary machines. On these occasions, the content of the books was further enriched through discussions and presentations that connected aviation’s glorious past with its future prospects.
