E35 to C21 Brings Six Graffiti Artists from Amsterdam and Italy to Reggio Emilia
From September 26 to November 14, 2026, SPAZIOC21 in Reggio Emilia will present "E35 to C21," an exhibition exploring the evolution of graffiti from urban spaces to the gallery scene. Showcasing works from six renowned artists, including Mick La Rock and Niels Shoe Meulman, the event focuses on the development of the Dutch and Italian graffiti cultures since the 1980s. The display will feature diverse art forms such as painting and sculpture. The opening will commence at 5 PM on September 26, with artist discussions scheduled for the following day.
Key facts
- E35 to C21 runs from September 26 to November 14, 2026 at SPAZIOC21 in Reggio Emilia.
- The exhibition features six artists: Mick La Rock, Niels Shoe Meulman, Zedz, Stefano Pane Monfeli, Antigoon, and Albertism.
- It explores the connection between Dutch and Italian graffiti writing scenes since the 1980s.
- Mick La Rock, active since 1983, is considered a pioneer of international female writing.
- Niels Shoe Meulman founded Calligraffiti, merging graffiti and calligraphy.
- Zedz developed graffiti-architecture experiments in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Antigoon uses mechanical devices to create geometric patterns, questioning authorship.
- The opening is on Saturday, September 26 at 5 PM, followed by a talk day on Sunday, September 27 moderated by Pietro Rivasi.
Entities
Artists
- Mick La Rock
- Niels Shoe Meulman
- Zedz
- Stefano Pane Monfeli
- Antigoon
- Albertism
- Lady Pink
- Seen
- Dondi
- Pietro Rivasi
- Chinny Bond
- Ferry Van Zijderveld
Institutions
- SPAZIOC21
- Ruyzdael Publishing
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Rome