CasaBottega Transforms Closed Shops into Art Studios in Turin's Barriera di Milano
In the Barriera di Milano area of Turin, the CasaBottega initiative has repurposed vacant shops into creative studios and workspaces. Running from June 17 to 20, 2021, the event presents outcomes from its 2019 project, which kicks off with a lively opening night featuring Pietra Tonale's music. Developed by SumisuraAps in collaboration with the City of Turin, CasaBottega chose 7 teams of young artists from a pool of 25 applicants, each awarded a grant of 5,000 euros for the renovation of their live-work environments. The participating artists encompass communicators, actors, visual creators, and musicians, collectively acting as 'civic artists' for the community. Additionally, the initiative includes the 'Barriera in divenire' program, led by Cristina Pistoletto, emphasizing art's impact on social and cultural progress in the face of gentrification.
Key facts
- CasaBottega transforms closed shops into art studios in Turin's Barriera di Milano.
- The project presents results from June 17 to 20, 2021, with a dancing opening night.
- CasaBottega was created by SumisuraAps with the City of Turin, Circoscrizione 6, Associazione Respons/Ability, Liberitutti scs, and supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo.
- Seven groups of young creatives were selected from 25 participants, each receiving 5,000 euros.
- Artists include communicators, actors, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, poets, and a magazine editorial team.
- Activities included installations, concerts, and street performances.
- The 'Barriera in divenire' program involves international and national artists, coordinated by Cristina Pistoletto.
- Cristina Pistoletto runs Spazio Montanaro cultural hub.
Entities
Artists
- Pietra Tonale
- Alessandro Bulgini
- Cristina Pistoletto
Institutions
- SumisuraAps
- Città di Torino – Divisione Decentramento Giovani e Servizi – Torino Creativa
- Circoscrizione 6
- Associazione Respons/Ability
- Liberitutti scs
- Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
- Spazio Montanaro
- Casa del Quartiere – Bagni Pubblici di Via Agliè
- community hub Via Baltea
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Barriera di Milano
- Spazio Montanaro
- Via Agliè
- Via Baltea