Cherimus: Collective Art and Activism in Sardinia's Sulcis Region

Cherimus, established in 2007 by Marco Colombaioni, Matteo Rubbi, and Emi Sabiu after their meeting in Alberto Garutti's course at Milan's Accademia di Brera, is a collective located in the small town of Perdaxius in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of southwestern Sardinia. This group merges the roles of artists, curators, activists, and designers, pushing the boundaries of traditional art spaces. They invite global artists from various fields to interact with local social and environmental issues, redefining authorship and audience engagement. Cherimus has fostered connections with regions like Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas through various collaborations. A significant project is Carnival!Nairobi, a street youth parade in Kenya, organized with Amani and others. In July 2018, they conducted a Summer School for artists and researchers in Sulcis. The Sardinian term for "we want," Cherimus includes members like Fiammetta Caime and Carlo Spiga.