Villa Medici Announces 15 New Fellows for 2026-2027 Residency in Rome
Fifteen new fellows commenced a year-long residency at Villa Medici, the French Academy in Rome, on September 1, 2026, after being chosen from a pool of 798 applicants. This diverse group consists of artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, curators, and researchers. Among the distinguished fellows are Louidgi Beltrame, Oren Boneh, Louise Chennevière, Lydiane Chomienne, Jean Claracq, Marie de Quatrebarbes, Neïla Czermak Ichti, Ibrahim Meïté Sikely, Amandine Gay, Charlotte Houette, Vanasay Khamphommala, Nina Leger, Oliver Rohe, Aïcha Snoussi, and Valentine Umansky. Their work spans multiple disciplines, with initial outcomes to be presented during Notte Bianca on November 26, 2026, at Villa Medici, followed by a summer exhibition to conclude the residency.
Key facts
- 15 new fellows arrived at Villa Medici on September 1, 2026
- 798 applications were submitted, with 847 candidates
- Fellows include artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, curators, and researchers
- Louidgi Beltrame will develop a Super 8 film diary in Rome
- Oren Boneh will explore sound, gesture, and narrative
- Louise Chennevière will work on the myth of Electra
- Lydiane Chomienne will study monumental tempera paintings and 'finti arazzi'
- Jean Claracq will relate ancient Roman ruins to Manhattan's decaying palaces
- Marie de Quatrebarbes will write about Ana Mendieta
- Neïla Czermak Ichti and Ibrahim Meïté Sikely will collaborate on paintings and books
- Amandine Gay will develop a screenplay about Bakhita
- Charlotte Houette will create mechanical paintings inspired by Baroque Rome
- Vanasay Khamphommala will research Ganymede
- Nina Leger will connect Renaissance painted architecture with data centers
- Oliver Rohe will write about 2003 abductions in Germany and Italy
- Aïcha Snoussi will film Rome's underground
- Valentine Umansky, curator at Tate Modern, will study notation systems
- Notte Bianca will be held on November 26, 2026, at Villa Medici
- The residency will culminate in a summer exhibition
Entities
Artists
- Louidgi Beltrame
- Oren Boneh
- Louise Chennevière
- Lydiane Chomienne
- Jean Claracq
- Marie de Quatrebarbes
- Neïla Czermak Ichti
- Ibrahim Meïté Sikely
- Amandine Gay
- Charlotte Houette
- Vanasay Khamphommala
- Nina Leger
- Oliver Rohe
- Aïcha Snoussi
- Valentine Umansky
- Jorge Eduardo Eielson
- Ana Mendieta
- Louis XIV
Institutions
- Villa Medici
- French Academy in Rome
- Tate Modern
- Accademia di Francia a Roma – Villa Medici
- French Ministry of Culture
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Pincio
- Manhattan
- Germany
- Europe
- Monte Pincio
- Villa Medici