Circolo: New Nonprofit Art Space Opens in Milan's Fashion District
Circolo, a new nonprofit art venue, has been established at Via della Spiga 48 in Milan's Quadrilatero della moda by architect and art patron Nicole Saikalis Bay. This space is envisioned as a vibrant hub for creativity and collaboration, featuring exhibitions, talks led by curators, and events that bring together artists, collectors, and curators. The opening exhibition, "Perché questo è un tempo duro. Linguaggio sensibilità politica," curated by Sergio Risaliti, is scheduled from October 23 to December 1, 2023, showcasing works by artists including Francesca Banchelli, Chiara Bettazzi, and others. Saikalis Bay, originally from Beirut, also founded WeArt Projects in 2019, which promoted art initiatives both locally and globally.
Key facts
- Circolo is a new nonprofit art space at Via della Spiga 48 in Milan's Quadrilatero della moda.
- Founded by architect and patron Nicole Saikalis Bay.
- Inaugural exhibition 'Perché questo è un tempo duro. Linguaggio sensibilità politica' curated by Sergio Risaliti runs Oct 23 – Dec 1, 2023.
- Exhibition features artists Francesca Banchelli, Chiara Bettazzi, Elisabetta Di Maggio, Rä di Martino, Chiara Gambirasio, Veronica Greco, Sophie Ko, Sofia Silva.
- Circolo will host exhibitions, curator-led conferences, and events for artists, collectors, curators, and creatives.
- Nicole Saikalis Bay is a member of the Whitechapel Gallery's Commissioning Council.
- She founded WeArt Projects in 2019, a nonprofit cultural organization.
- She was a patron of the Italian Pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale and the 2022 Lyon Biennale.
Entities
Artists
- Francesca Banchelli
- Chiara Bettazzi
- Elisabetta Di Maggio
- Rä di Martino
- Chiara Gambirasio
- Veronica Greco
- Sophie Ko
- Sofia Silva
- Sergio Risaliti
- Nicole Saikalis Bay
Institutions
- Circolo
- WeArt Projects
- Whitechapel Gallery
- Italian Pavilion
- Venice Biennale
- Lyon Biennale
- Gio Marconi
- Kauffman Repetto
- Lia Rumma
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via della Spiga 48
- Quadrilatero della moda
- Beirut
- Lebanon
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- Venice
- Lyon