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Contemporary Cluster relocates to Aventino with September opening

exhibition · 2026-04-26

Giacomo Guidi's Contemporary Cluster, a cultural space in Rome, is moving from Palazzo Brancaccio in Esquilino to a new location at Via Odoardo Beccari 8,10,12 on Aventino hill. This new venue, covering 500–600 sqm over two floors, will allow for more installation-based exhibitions. The inaugural group show, titled "Fatmah," opens on September 18, 2024, featuring artists like Nicola Ghirardelli and Arvin Golrokh among others. "Fatmah," which comes from the Arabic word for renewal, reflects a theme of growth. Following that, a solo exhibit by Jonathan Vivacqua, curated by Angelica Gatto, will take place in November. Guidi believes this evolution is essential, comparing it to Nietzsche's idea of transformation, and he aspires to expand internationally while supporting both emerging and established artists.

Key facts

  • Contemporary Cluster moves from Palazzo Brancaccio to Via Odoardo Beccari on the Aventino.
  • New space is 500–600 sqm open-plan over two levels.
  • Inaugural group show 'Fatmah' opens September 18, 2024.
  • Artists in 'Fatmah': Nicola Ghirardelli, Arvin Golrokh, Giuseppe Lo Cascio, Lorenzo Montinaro, Jacopo Naccarato, Linus Rauch, Franziska Reinbothe, Sofiia Yesakova.
  • Name 'Fatmah' derives from Arabic 'Fatah' meaning 'to open' or 'to renew'.
  • Solo show by Jonathan Vivacqua, curated by Angelica Gatto, in November 2024.
  • Guidi cites Nietzsche's metaphor of shedding skin for the move.
  • Gallery plans international expansion in Spain and America.
  • Guidi admires Carlo Rovelli and Fabio Mauri.
  • New location is near Ostiense district, a developing cultural hub.

Entities

Artists

  • Giacomo Guidi
  • Nicola Ghirardelli
  • Arvin Golrokh
  • Giuseppe Lo Cascio
  • Lorenzo Montinaro
  • Jacopo Naccarato
  • Linus Rauch
  • Franziska Reinbothe
  • Sofiia Yesakova
  • Jonathan Vivacqua
  • Angelica Gatto
  • Fabio Mauri
  • Carlo Rovelli

Institutions

  • Contemporary Cluster
  • Palazzo Brancaccio
  • NABA
  • Centrale Montemartini
  • MAXXI
  • The Gallery Apart
  • PalaExpo
  • Mattatoio
  • Artribune
  • Istituto Europeo di Design

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Esquilino
  • Aventino
  • Via Odoardo Beccari
  • Ostiense
  • Testaccio
  • Spain
  • America

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