Adottart Transforms Rome's Esquilino into Open-Air Museum
On April 13, Rome's Esquilino district will be transformed into a diffuse museum through the Adottart initiative, featuring contemporary art displayed in shops, windows, and public areas. Organized by the Arco Di Gallieno association, this project includes artists such as Antonella Albani, Clara Casoni, Stefania Fabrizi, Mark Kostabi, Tony Esposito, Samantha Iovenitti, Massimo Livadiotti, Leonella Masella, Lucilla Monardi, and Elena Pinzuti. Each artist will create works that resonate with the site's historical and economic context. Venues involved include Mercato Esquilino Settore Merci Varie, Radisson, and others. Founder Franco Cenci emphasizes the initiative's goal to combat neighborhood decline and promote collaboration among artists, despite facing bureaucratic challenges. This effort aligns with Esquilino's cultural revival, which includes the Fondazione Elena e Claudio Cerasi opening on April 19 and the restoration of Bernini's Santa Bibiana statue.
Key facts
- Adottart takes place on April 13 in Rome's Esquilino district.
- The project is organized by the Arco Di Gallieno association.
- Ten artists are participating: Antonella Albani, Clara Casoni, Stefania Fabrizi, Mark Kostabi, Tony Esposito, Samantha Iovenitti, Massimo Livadiotti, Leonella Masella, Lucilla Monardi, Elena Pinzuti.
- Artworks will be installed in nine venues including Mercato Esquilino Settore Merci Varie, Radisson, Coltelleria Prezioso, Scatola Sonora, Flowers and Fruit, Libreria Buzzoli, Slow Food, Olive Dolci, Wine Art.
- Founder Franco Cenci says the project addresses neighborhood decay and artist need for collaboration.
- Local businesses have been receptive, but bureaucracy poses challenges.
- The Fondazione Elena e Claudio Cerasi opens a new headquarters in Esquilino on April 19.
- Bernini's Santa Bibiana statue was restored and returned to its church with a 30-degree rotation.
- The former Mint building will become the Museo della Zecca di Roma.
Entities
Artists
- Antonella Albani
- Clara Casoni
- Stefania Fabrizi
- Mark Kostabi
- Tony Esposito
- Samantha Iovenitti
- Massimo Livadiotti
- Leonella Masella
- Lucilla Monardi
- Elena Pinzuti
- Franco Cenci
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Institutions
- Arco Di Gallieno
- Mercato Esquilino Settore Merci Varie
- Radisson
- Coltelleria Prezioso
- Scatola Sonora
- Flowers and Fruit
- Libreria Buzzoli
- Slow Food
- Olive Dolci
- Wine Art
- Fondazione Elena e Claudio Cerasi
- Galleria Borghese
- Associazione di promozione sociale Piazza Vittorio
- Museo della Zecca di Roma
- Ministero del Tesoro
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Esquilino
- Santa Bibiana church
- Piazza Vittorio