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BAR.co Artist Residency at Urbania's Barco Ducale

artist · 2026-05-01

The BAR.co artist residency is underway at Barco Ducale in Urbania, Marche, concluding on August 8, 2020. Curated by Elisa Mossa and OTTN Projects, the event showcases works from various artists, including Luisa Badino and Bruno Fantelli. Barco Ducale, established in 1465 by Federico da Montefeltro and subsequently enhanced by Francesco Maria II Della Rovere, historically served as a hunting ground. This initiative encourages an appreciation for leisure and fosters collaboration among participating artists. A highlight of the residency is the Confronti discussion series, set for July 30-31, with moderated sessions led by Michela Eremita, alongside community excursions.

Key facts

  • BAR.co residency runs until August 8, 2020
  • Located at Barco Ducale in Urbania, province of Pesaro and Urbino
  • Curated by Elisa Mossa and OTTN Projects
  • Artists: Luisa Badino, Bruno Fantelli, Giacomo Gerboni, Davide Mancini Zanchi, Elisa Mossa, Davide Serpetti, Mattia Sinigaglia, Specchio 41
  • Barco Ducale founded by Federico da Montefeltro in 1465
  • Residency focuses on otium and connection, not art production
  • Confronti talks on July 30-31 with Giovanni Termini and Luigi De Angelis
  • Moderated by Michela Eremita, resulting in a publication

Entities

Artists

  • Luisa Badino
  • Bruno Fantelli
  • Giacomo Gerboni
  • Davide Mancini Zanchi
  • Elisa Mossa
  • Davide Serpetti
  • Mattia Sinigaglia
  • Specchio 41
  • Giovanni Termini
  • Luigi De Angelis
  • Michela Eremita
  • Federico da Montefeltro
  • Francesco Maria II Della Rovere

Institutions

  • OTTN Projects
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Urbania
  • Italy
  • Pesaro
  • Urbino
  • Marche
  • Barco Ducale
  • Palazzo Ducale
  • Metauro River

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