Recapitulation Reunited: A Historic Homecoming for Canada
An extraordinary chapter in Canadian art history is returning home this spring.
From April 3–11, 2026, the Caetani Centre presents Recapitulation Reunited a Sveva Caetani exhibition (2026 Canada) at the Coldstream Community Hall — marking the first time the complete Recapitulation series by Sveva Caetani has been exhibited in its entirety in Canada.
Just months earlier, the full series was presented at the MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome (October 2025 – January 2026), where it received international acclaim with an opening reception attended by the Canadian Ambassador to Italy and several other dignitaries.
Now, the Recapitulation series returns from Rome and is reunited in the Okanagan — the community where these remarkable works were created. This offer a rare opportunity to witness the Sveva Caetani paintings return from Rome and represents the opportunity to be part of one of the most significant North Okanagan cultural events in 2026.
A Gala to Celebrate Art and Community – April 10, 2026
A highlight of the week will be the Recapitulation Reunited Gala & Dinner on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Presented by the Dennis O’Rourke Foundation this elegant black-tie gala in Vernon BC in April 2026 offers a unique experience within the exhibition space itself.
Join us at Coldstream Community Hall for a Prosecco reception, a plated catered dinner, live entertainment, and a select live auction with curated experiences.
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for making possible this important fundraising event:
Presenting Sponsor: Dennis O’Rourke Foundation
Gold Sponsor: Tourism Vernon
Silver Sponsor: IG Wealth Management
Tour Sponsors: Krista Blankley Personal Real Estate
and Lisa Salt of Salt Fowler Vernon Real Estate
Sponsor opportunities are still available!
As part of the region’s key Okanagan culture events in spring 2026, the gala will ensure Sveva Caetani’s artwork is celebrated and preserved, and the
historic Caetani house family legacy continues to inspire future generations.
The Complete Recapitulation Story
Created between 1978 and 1989, Recapitulation unfolds across 47 interconnected scenes, told by chapter and rendered in 60 detailed watercolours, several of which are monumental multi-panel works. Together, they form a sweeping visual autobiography, tracing Sveva’s journey from childhood in Europe, through her family’s immigration to Canada, Sveva’s years of isolation after her father’s death, and her eventual artistic emergence in Vernon BC.
The series stands as one of the most ambitious achievements among Canadian women artists, blending narrative depth with symbolic imagery and intricate composition. The exhibition highlights the personal, historical, and cultural dimensions of her life, contributing to recognition of women artists in British Columbia and to the broader discourse on Italian nobility art in Canada.
For locals and visitors seeking things to do in Vernon BC in April 2026, this rare art exhibition in Coldstream BC promises to be a transformative and immersive experience.
Public Tours & Community Access
Visitation of the Recapitulation exhibition will be available at the Coldstream Community Hall from April 3–11 (with the exclusion of April 10) between noon and 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.
School groups and other organizations are also welcome to book a guided group tour during the exhibition run from April 7-9. Led by an interpreter, the tour offers insight into the symbolism, family history, and artistic vision embedded within the series.
If you are looking for something truly exceptional to experience in Vernon this spring, this exhibition promises to be a defining cultural event of the season.
We look forward to welcoming you. Contact programs@caetani.org to book your tour.
Why This Exhibition Matters
Exhibitions rarely travel internationally and even more rarely return home in full. For a week in April, the Okanagan becomes the only place in Canada where audiences can experience the full Recapitulation series.
Recapitulation Reunited is more than an exhibition — it is a homecoming, a celebration, and a statement of Sveva’s artistic legacy. By presenting the series in its entirety, the Caetani Centre affirms its commitment to preserving this Italian-Canadian artist exhibition in the Okanagan.
Visitors will not only witness a masterwork in full but will also gain a deeper understanding of the artist’s journey, the Caetani family history, and the enduring influence of Sveva Caetani’s vision on contemporary Canadian art.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the complete Recapitulation series exhibition in Canada, connect with one of the country’s most extraordinary women artists, and participate in a landmark cultural event.
Experience the historic homecoming of the Recapitulation series, 3-11 April 2026 at the Coldstream Community Hall.
Purchase your tickets for the 10 April 2-26 Recapitulation Reunited Fundraising Gala Today!
