Ex-newsstand becomes art space EDICOLA480 in Naples
A former newsstand at Via San Pasquale in the Chiaia district of Naples has been converted into a non-commercial exhibition space called EDICOLA480. Curated by Massimiliano Bastardo and promoted by the cultural association 480 Site Specific, the space presents single artworks for 30–40 days without explanatory texts, aiming to foster slow, contemplative viewing. The format draws inspiration from Lucio Amelio's Pièce Unique in Paris. The inaugural exhibition features Sara Fenicia (b. 1998, Pisa), a painter and goldsmith trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and specialized in Venice and Todi. Her painting depicts humans and animals in a suspended balance between play and survival. The space opens on September 18, 2025.
Key facts
- EDICOLA480 is a new non-commercial exhibition space in Naples.
- Located in a former newsstand at Via San Pasquale, Chiaia district.
- Curated by Massimiliano Bastardo and promoted by 480 Site Specific.
- Exhibitions last 30–40 days with no explanatory texts.
- Inspired by Lucio Amelio's Pièce Unique in Paris.
- First artist is Sara Fenicia (b. 1998, Pisa).
- Fenicia studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, Venice, and Todi.
- Opening date: September 18, 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Sara Fenicia
- Massimiliano Bastardo
- Lucio Amelio
Institutions
- EDICOLA480
- 480 Site Specific
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
Locations
- Naples
- Via San Pasquale
- Chiaia
- Pisa
- Florence
- Venice
- Todi
- Paris