Dispaccio: Napoli's First Independent Art Bookstore Opens
In December 2024, Ivano Bove launched Dispaccio, a unique art bookstore located at via Settembrini 33 in Naples, close to the Madre museum. The 55-square-meter establishment, crafted by Vincenzo Memoli, boasts modular furnishings and a central table that can be removed for events. Dispaccio specializes in visual cultures, showcasing titles from publishers such as Corraini and Lazy Dog Press. Drawing inspiration from the Rencontres d'Arles festival, Bove had previously organized a book market at DESINA, which was introduced in 2023. The bookstore aims to provide affordable options for students, artists, and curators, featuring a reading room and plans for workshops, events, and an e-commerce platform. Its first event highlighted Ŏpĕra magazine issue 13.
Key facts
- Ivano Bove opened Dispaccio, an independent art bookstore in Naples, in December 2024.
- The bookstore is located at via Settembrini 33, near the Madre museum.
- The space is 55 square meters over two levels, designed by Vincenzo Memoli.
- Dispaccio focuses on visual cultures and new editorial practices.
- The catalog includes photography, catalogs, magazines, and design essays from various publishers.
- Bove previously organized a book market at the DESINA festival in Naples.
- Dispaccio plans to host events and launch an e-commerce platform.
- The bookstore aims to serve a broad audience, including students and professionals.
Entities
Artists
- Ivano Bove
- Vincenzo Memoli
- Michela Palermo
- fratelli Di Lucente
Institutions
- Dispaccio
- Madre museum
- DESINA
- Corraini
- Lazy Dog Press
- Set Margins'
- Cratera
- Thymos Books
- Cultura Partenopea
- Dante & Descartes
- Ŏpĕra Magazine
- Lars Müller Publishers
- The Docks
- Rorhof
- Cesura
- Spector Books
- Veii
- Palermo Publishing
- Rencontres d'Arles
- Art Days
- Attiva Cultural Projects
- Artribune
- Magazzini Fotografici
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- via Settembrini 33
- Rome
- France
- Arles