Gabriele Cappelli's Hybrid Studio-Gallery in London
Gabriele Cappelli, an Italian artist hailing from Forlì, was born in 1972 and relocated to London in 1997. Initially studying economics, he later crafted a painting technique influenced by the walls of Italy and Renaissance art. He is set to showcase his work in a solo exhibition at Cadogan Gallery, commencing on June 16. In 2001, he purchased an apartment at 55 Queen's Garden, which he transformed in 2015 into a unique space that serves as both a studio and a private gallery for exhibitions and Italian dining experiences. His collaborations include work with Arcade Gallery, A Gentil Carioca in 2019, and Blank project alongside Igshaan Adams, with events held during Frieze week through word of mouth. Noteworthy partnerships feature Hollybush Garden with Lubaina Himid and exhibitions with Italian galleries P420 and Z20.
Key facts
- Gabriele Cappelli moved to London in 1997.
- He studied economics and commerce before becoming an artist.
- His painting style is inspired by Italian wall colors and Renaissance backgrounds.
- He works with Cadogan Gallery, which will open his solo show on June 16.
- In 2001, he bought an apartment at 55 Queen's Garden, London.
- In 2015, he turned the apartment into a hybrid studio-gallery.
- The space hosts exhibitions by other artists paired with Italian dinners.
- First collaboration was with Arcade Gallery; largest dinner (35 guests) in 2019 with A Gentil Carioca and Vivian Caccuri.
- Recent collaboration with Blank project featuring Igshaan Adams.
- Collaboration with Hollybush Garden included Lubaina Himid, Turner Prize winner.
- Italian galleries P420 and Z20 have exhibited at the space.
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Cappelli
- Caroline Achaintre
- Vivian Caccuri
- Igshaan Adams
- Lubaina Himid
- Alessandra Spranzi
- Ekaterina Panikanova
- Silvia Camporesi
Institutions
- Cadogan Gallery
- Royal Academy
- Arcade Gallery
- A Gentil Carioca
- Blank project
- Hollybush Garden
- Tate Modern
- P420
- Z20
- Artribune
Locations
- Forlì
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Queen's Garden
- Bayswater
- Notting Hill
- Mayfair
- Bologna
- Rome
- Brazil