Daniele Sigalot Opens La Pizzeria Studio in Rome's Ostiense District
In Rome's Ostiense district, artist Daniele Sigalot has launched La Pizzeria, a unique space that serves as a studio, gallery, oratory, and nightclub within a repurposed spice warehouse. Born in Rome in 1976, Sigalot transitioned from a European copywriting career to conceptual art. The name La Pizzeria, which originated in Berlin, humorously references Naples. Situated on Via Francesco Negri, close to Sic12 and The Gallery Apart, this venue is part of a creative hub near the long-abandoned Mercati Generali complex, which has seen unsuccessful redevelopment efforts since Mayor Veltroni's tenure. Sigalot's studio showcases partnerships with Marco Bracaglia's WEM Gallery, featuring installations such as 'Ego' and 'Enough,' along with plans for monthly aperitifs and future performances.
Key facts
- Daniele Sigalot opens La Pizzeria studio in Rome's Ostiense district.
- The studio is a former spice warehouse and newspaper depot.
- Sigalot was born in Rome in 1976 and has lived in Milan, Barcelona, London, Berlin, and Naples.
- The name La Pizzeria originated in Berlin and was retained in Naples.
- The studio is near galleries Sic12 and The Gallery Apart, and coworking Opengra.
- The Mercati Generali complex has been abandoned for nearly 20 years with failed redevelopment plans.
- Sigalot collaborates with Marco Bracaglia's WEM Gallery, using steel from Ornavasso.
- Notable works include 'Ego', 'Clearly not a paper boat', and 'Enough' countdown.
- Monthly aperitifs and performances are planned, including 'Writer's Block' and 'The Ping Pong Paradox'.
Entities
Artists
- Daniele Sigalot
- Rem Koolhaas
Institutions
- Sic12
- The Gallery Apart
- Opengra
- WEM Gallery
- Mercati Generali
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Ostiense
- Via Francesco Negri
- Milan
- Barcelona
- London
- Berlin
- Naples
- Ornavasso
- Lago Maggiore
- Italy
- Germany