THERE IS MORE: A Unique Video Art Advent Calendar at Villa Fiorentino in Sorrento

Looking for things to do in Sorrento during Christmas 2026? Among the cultural events taking place during the festive season, THERE IS MORE offers a unique artistic experience at Villa Fiorentino. Created by contemporary visual artist Ruben Staiano, this digital Advent Calendar consists of 25 video art episodes, combining cinema, animation, artificial intelligence and symbolic storytelling.

Starting on December 1, 2026, a new video will be presented every day through daily screenings at Villa Fiorentino, in Sorrento, home of Fondazione Sorrento. The project will unfold throughout the Advent season, with each new episode gradually revealing another part of the story until the Advent Calendar is complete.

An original way to experience contemporary art during Christmas in Sorrento.

THERE IS MORE: 25 Videos, One Journey Beyond the Ordinary

At the heart of THERE IS MORE is Oreste, the protagonist of a journey in search of something more, guided by a simple yet profound question: What if there is something more?

Through surreal imagery, visual metaphors and unexpected situations, the project explores some of the defining aspects of contemporary life: boredom, habituation, competition, conformity and the constant need for new stimulation.

We live in a world overwhelmed by information and digital distractions, where the endless pursuit of instant gratification can make us increasingly superficial, distracted and less capable of appreciating what surrounds us.

THERE IS MORE invites viewers to slow down, observe and question their perception of reality. It encourages a different way of looking at the world, discovering meanings and possibilities that often remain hidden beneath the surface.

A New Video Every Day at Villa Fiorentino

The special feature of THERE IS MORE is its Advent Calendar format.

From December 1, a new video will be released every day through screenings at Villa Fiorentino, Corso Italia, Sorrento, the exhibition venue of Fondazione Sorrento.

Each episode represents a new stage in Oreste’s journey, gradually building a visual and narrative experience that will reach its completion with the final episode of the Advent Calendar.

For visitors spending Christmas in Sorrento, this project offers an opportunity to discover contemporary video art in a cultural setting and experience a different side of the city’s Christmas programme.

Ruben Staiano: A Contemporary Artist from the Sorrento Peninsula

Ruben Staiano is a contemporary visual artist from the Sorrento Peninsula, whose artistic research explores different forms of expression, from sculpture and video art to installations and digital experimentation.

He has taken part in national and international exhibitions, including the 2022 Venice Biennale and the 2023 Rome Triennale. In 2022, he also received the Fata Verde Award at SyArt Gallery in Sorrento.

That same year, he created ALABASTRO, a digital Advent Calendar consisting of 25 videos, presented at Villa Fiorentino through daily screenings and social media distribution.

With THERE IS MORE, Staiano continues his exploration of contemporary visual languages, investigating the relationship between identity, perception and the human condition through a visual universe suspended between reality, imagination and symbolism.

Christmas in Sorrento: Discover Contemporary Art at Villa Fiorentino

THERE IS MORE transforms the traditional Advent Calendar into an artistic experience, bringing together digital technology, visual storytelling and contemporary art.

A cultural event to discover during Christmas 2026 in Sorrento, offering residents and international visitors the opportunity to experience an original project by a local artist in one of the city’s cultural venues.

Event Information

• Project: THERE IS MORE – Advent Calendar 2026
• Artist: Ruben Staiano
• Venue: Villa Fiorentino, Corso Italia, Sorrento, Italy
• Format: 25 video art episodes
• Screenings: Daily screenings, with a new video presented every day until the Advent Calendar is complete
• Starting date: December 1, 2026