Gianni Politi Paints Entire Rome Restaurant Pink in Piazza Navona
Artist Gianni Politi (born 1986, Rome) has transformed the interior of Camillo restaurant in Piazza Navona, Rome, into a monochrome pink installation. The project, initially a provocative suggestion made to the De Sanctis brothers who run the restaurant, involved painting walls, ceilings, floors, paneling, chandeliers, light bulbs, and paintings entirely in pink. The color extends outdoors at dusk via a lighting system, interacting with the Baroque architecture and Roman sunsets. The installation is part of a generational handover of the restaurant, formerly known as Caffè Barocco. A photographic project by Andrea Di Lorenzo documents the transformation. Tommaso De Sanctis noted that their father enthusiastically supported the idea. The intervention aims to crystallize the past while transforming it, sparking reflections on food, art history, motherhood, architecture, and post-pandemic life. The artist's interview elaborates on these themes. The restaurant continues to serve customers during the transformation, awaiting official inauguration.
Key facts
- Gianni Politi painted the entire interior of Camillo restaurant pink.
- The restaurant is located in Piazza Navona, Rome.
- The project was initially a provocative suggestion by Politi to the De Sanctis brothers.
- The pink color extends outdoors at dusk via a lighting system.
- Andrea Di Lorenzo created a photographic project for the occasion.
- The restaurant was formerly known as Caffè Barocco.
- The De Sanctis family is involved in the generational handover.
- Tommaso De Sanctis mentioned his father's enthusiasm for the pink paint.
Entities
Artists
- Gianni Politi
- Andrea Di Lorenzo
Institutions
- Camillo
- Caffè Barocco
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Piazza Navona