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Documentary 'Gwen Stacy' Explores Rome's Street Art Scene

publication · 2026-05-05

David Capone's two-part documentary 'Gwen Stacy. A Street Art Documentary in Roma', produced by webzine Dioniso Punk, captures Rome's vibrant street art scene through interviews, on-the-road footage, and images of murals and construction sites. The film features street artists Solo and Gaia, and highlights the 'Big City Life' project curated by 999Contemporary in Tor Marancia, a peripheral neighborhood near EUR. The project involved 18 artists from 8 countries transforming Ater housing facades, aiming at urban regeneration and community engagement. Rome's street art scene is noted for its freedom compared to other cities, with both independent graffiti and legal projects emerging from collaborations between cultural associations and local administrations. Artribune's STREETART ROMA app has contributed to mapping this scene.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Gwen Stacy. A Street Art Documentary in Roma' by David Capone, produced by Dioniso Punk.
  • Two-part documentary covering Rome's street art scene.
  • Features interviews, on-the-road scenes, images of murals and construction sites.
  • Highlights street artists Solo and Gaia.
  • Focuses on 'Big City Life' project in Tor Marancia curated by 999Contemporary.
  • 18 artists from 8 countries painted Ater housing facades.
  • Project aims at urban regeneration and community involvement.
  • Rome's street art is noted for its freedom and mix of independent and legal projects.

Entities

Artists

  • Solo
  • Gaia
  • David Capone

Institutions

  • Dioniso Punk
  • 999Contemporary
  • Ater
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Tor Marancia
  • EUR

Sources