Campo XS: Genoa's Former Butcher Shop Turned Non-Profit Art Space
In 2023, Carina Negrone established Campo XS, a 33-square-meter art space in Genoa, previously a butcher shop, which was refurbished by Studio Sirotti. The venue's primary initiative, Campo Aperto, is a biennial program backed by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione Carige, and Fondazione Friends of Genova, encouraging artists to create site-specific works addressing social issues. A scientific committee comprising Pinksummer Contemporary Art, Studio Sirotti, Mixta, Anna Daneri, and Carlo Antonelli evaluates proposals, selecting five based on their authenticity and significance. Campo Aperto operates from October to August, featuring solo exhibitions in between. Additionally, collaboration with Associazione Consulta Diocesana aims to assist vulnerable individuals in developing skills, with plans to include Stefano Pirovano in the committee by 2026.
Key facts
- Campo XS is a 33-square-meter former butcher shop turned non-profit art space in Genoa.
- Founded in 2023 by Carina Negrone, an entrepreneur in communication and fashion.
- Renovated by Studio Sirotti, preserving original features like wooden blocks, tiles, and metal hooks.
- Main initiative is Campo Aperto, a biennial project supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione Carige, and Fondazione Friends of Genova.
- Campo Aperto uses an open call for artists and curators focusing on site-specific projects with social, psychological, and anthropological themes.
- Scientific committee includes Pinksummer Contemporary Art, Studio Sirotti, Mixta, Anna Daneri, and Carlo Antonelli.
- Collaboration with Associazione Consulta Diocesana per i Minori e le Famiglie involves vulnerable individuals in organizational and installation work.
- International partners include Galerie Neu (Berlin), MARS (Fribourg), and Werkraum Warteck (Basel).
Entities
Artists
- Carina Negrone
- Maurizio Segato
- Kvas
- Brosio
- Viola Cenacchi
- Nuvola Ravera
- Marko Tardito
- Michele L. Mulas
- Trevisani
- Luca De Leva
- Asia
- Michael
- Tania
- Michela Davi
- Martina Montagna
- Riccardo Sirotti
- Annalisa Gatto
- Giovanni Lombardo
- Francesca Pennone
- Antonella Berruti
- Anna Daneri
- Carlo Antonelli
- Stefano Pirovano
- Caterina Angelucci
Institutions
- Campo XS
- Campo Aperto
- Studio Sirotti
- Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
- Fondazione Carige
- Fondazione Friends of Genova
- Associazione Consulta Diocesana per i Minori e le Famiglie
- Pinksummer Contemporary Art
- Mixta
- La Posta Nuova
- Clinica Montallegro
- Quarta Immobiliare
- Comune di Genova
- Fondazione Italia Patria della Bellezza
- Galerie Neu
- MARS – Maternal Artistic Research Studio
- Werkraum Warteck
- Conceptual Fine Arts
- Florida
- Palazzo Bronzo
- Artribune
Locations
- Genoa
- Italy
- Piazza del Campo
- Via del Campo
- Berlin
- Germany
- Fribourg
- Switzerland
- Basel
- Bologna
- Milan
- Urbino