A-ghost city Nightwalks: nocturnal explorations of Rome beyond the walls
From August 15 to 31, 2017, Rome will host the Estate Romana festival, showcasing an immersive event titled A-ghost city [Nightwalks]. The festival is organized by the Stalker collective and No Working group, featuring seven nighttime walks that originate from notable city gates, including Porta Portese and Porta del Popolo. This initiative, which honors Renato Nicolini, aims to foster artistic interaction and runs every other day between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM. The public can participate free of charge, enjoying various lessons, performances, and activities facilitated by Stalker and the Scuola Serale di Urbanesimo Nomade, in collaboration with Roma Tre University.
Key facts
- A-ghost city [Nightwalks] runs from August 15 to 31, 2017.
- Seven nocturnal walks start from Rome's seven historic gates.
- Walks occur every two days from 23:30 to 07:00.
- Curated by Stalker and No Working.
- Dedicated to Renato Nicolini.
- Free and open to all; participants co-design routes.
- Includes Scuola Serale di Urbanesimo Nomade with Roma Tre University.
- Promoted by Roma Capitale Assessorato alla Crescita Culturale and SIAE.
Entities
Artists
- Renato Nicolini
- Giulio Carlo Argan
- Luigi Petroselli
- Marco Passaro
Institutions
- Stalker
- No Working
- Roma Capitale Assessorato alla Crescita Culturale
- SIAE
- 3nta
- ATIsuffix
- ALAgroup
- Echis
- Nation25
- Piccoli Maestri
- Seminaria sogninterra
- Termini TV
- Università Roma Tre
- Master Studi del Territorio/Environmental Humanities
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Porta Portese
- Porta San Paolo
- Porta San Giovanni
- Porta Maggiore
- Porta Tiburtina
- Porta Pia
- Porta del Popolo