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Giuseppe Stampone's Participatory Project at Bologna Cooperative

exhibition · 2026-05-05

Giuseppe Stampone presents 'Saldi d'artista', a collective work at Cooperativa Sociale Società Dolce in Bologna during Arte Fiera, on view until January 29. The project, rooted in Stampone's Global Education method, involves four levels of interaction with the cooperative's 3,000+ employees, children, and students from Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino. Stampone created 26 drawings corresponding to alphabet letters, with input from 80 managers. A large map was developed, inviting 10 artists and academy students to intervene with photos, videos, and drawings, curated by Pietro Gaglianò and Giacinto di Pietrantonio. The work challenges authorship and marketability, as all actions are authorless.

Key facts

  • Project titled 'Saldi d'artista'
  • Located at Cooperativa Sociale Società Dolce, Bologna
  • Runs until January 29
  • Part of Arte Fiera
  • Involves 80 managers, children, and students
  • 26 drawings based on alphabet letters
  • Large map with contributions from 10 artists
  • Curated by Pietro Gaglianò and Giacinto di Pietrantonio

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Cooperativa Sociale Società Dolce
  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino
  • Arte Fiera
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Bologna
  • Italy
  • Urbino
  • Emilia Romagna

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