Fondazione Arte e Cooperazione Launches in Bologna During Art City
From February 5 to 8, 2026, the social cooperative Società Dolce, which started in Bologna back in 1988 by a group of university students, will introduce the Fondazione Arte e Cooperazione. This event aligns with the public opening of their new headquarters at Via Cristina da Pizzano 5, designed to be a hub for artists, social workers, citizens, and attendees of Art City for two days. On February 6 (10:00–20:00) and February 7 (10:00–22:00), guests can explore a free collective exhibition showcasing artists like Stefano Arienti and Giuseppe Stampone. Featured works include Stampone's 'L'Abecedario della Cooperazione' and Arienti's 'T-essere.' There will also be workshops led by Stampone, Réa, and Picco, plus a special discussion titled 'CO-ART: Art as a Collective Process.'
Key facts
- Fondazione Arte e Cooperazione launched during Art City and Arte Fiera, February 5–8, 2026.
- Founded by social cooperative Società Dolce, established in Bologna in 1988.
- Headquarters at Via Cristina da Pizzano 5 open free to public on February 6 and 7.
- Collective exhibition includes Stefano Arienti, Giuseppe Stampone, Eugenio Tibaldi, Gabriele Picco, Davide Rivalta, Marco Réa, and Daniele Tozzi.
- Stampone's 'L'Abecedario della Cooperazione' is a permanent 26-table work using alphabet to critique cooperation.
- Arienti's 'T-essere' overlays puzzle pieces on photos chosen by cooperative members.
- Tibaldi's 'Inclusio' features self-portraits and a symbolic meeting table.
- Workshops with students from Zola Predosa and Casalecchio di Reno schools, plus talk 'CO-ART'.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Arienti
- Giuseppe Stampone
- Eugenio Tibaldi
- Gabriele Picco
- Davide Rivalta
- Marco Réa
- Daniele Tozzi
Institutions
- Fondazione Arte e Cooperazione
- Società Dolce
- Art City
- Arte Fiera
- Liceo Leonardo da Vinci
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Via Cristina da Pizzano 5
- Zola Predosa
- Casalecchio di Reno