Blocco13: New Non-Profit Art Space Opens in Rome's Garbatella
A new non-profit art space, Blocco13, has opened in Rome's Garbatella district at Via Benzoni. The 20-square-meter venue, a former wine and oil shop, was launched by a group of 13 artists and journalist Carlo Alberto Bucci, who serves as the driving force. The inaugural exhibition, curated by Sauro Cardinali and Carlo Alberto Bucci, is dedicated to Tiziano Campi (1953–2021), featuring four works selected by the artist himself, including pieces from the 1980s to 2020. The show, titled "Capitano Izim" (an anagram of Campi's name), runs from November 6. The space also includes a courtyard for outdoor sculptures, and all works are visible from the street. Future plans include exhibitions by Elena Boni (January), Antonello Cuccu (connecting Rome to Orosei), and a talk with Augusto Gentili. The collective aims to network with other non-profit realities in Rome, such as Studio Varroni and Chiaroscuro.
Key facts
- Blocco13 opens in Rome's Garbatella district at Via Benzoni.
- The space is 20 square meters, formerly a wine and oil shop.
- Founded by 13 artists and journalist Carlo Alberto Bucci.
- Inaugural exhibition dedicated to Tiziano Campi, who died in May 2021 at age 68.
- Exhibition titled 'Capitano Izim' features four works by Campi from the 1980s to 2020.
- Curators: Sauro Cardinali and Carlo Alberto Bucci.
- Opening date: November 6, 2021.
- Future exhibitions include Elena Boni (January) and Antonello Cuccu.
- The collective includes 13 artists: Sonia Andresano, Elena Nonnis, Tiziano Campi, Sauro Cardinali, Alfredo Zelli, Iginio De Luca, Maurizio Piefranceschi, Roberto Piloni, Massimo Arduini, Laura Barbarini, Marina Bindella, Enzo Scolamiero, Peter Flaccus.
- Blocco13 aims to network with other non-profit spaces in Rome like Studio Varroni and Chiaroscuro.
Entities
Artists
- Tiziano Campi
- Sonia Andresano
- Elena Nonnis
- Sauro Cardinali
- Alfredo Zelli
- Iginio De Luca
- Maurizio Piefranceschi
- Roberto Piloni
- Massimo Arduini
- Laura Barbarini
- Marina Bindella
- Enzo Scolamiero
- Peter Flaccus
- Elena Boni
- Antonello Cuccu
- Augusto Gentili
- Michele Di Monte
- Manuela Crescentini
Institutions
- Blocco13
- Studio Crispolti
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Frosinone
- Galleria del Premio Suzzara
- Studio Varroni
- Chiaroscuro
- Fondazione Giuliani
- Fondazione Nomas
- Artribune
- Sapienza Università di Roma
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Garbatella
- Via Benzoni
- Stazione Ostiense
- San Giovanni
- Esquilino
- Orosei
- Suzzara