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Girolamo Marri's Exhibition at Italian Consulate in Cape Town

exhibition · 2026-05-05

During the Cape Town Art Fair, Italian artist Girolamo Marri is exhibiting his works at the Consulate of Italy in Cape Town, located at 64 Wale Street. The exhibition features medium and small format pieces on large black painted surfaces, incorporating signs, symbols, and writing to challenge viewers' perceptions. The project is curated by Capo d'Arte, a nonprofit organization based in Gagliano del Capo, founded by Francesca Bonomo and Francesco Petrucci. Under the curatorship of Massimo Torrigiani, Capo d'Arte has previously hosted international artists like Yang Fudong, Soundwalk Collective, and Shilpa Gupta. The fair runs until February 19.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Italian Consulate in Cape Town
  • Artist: Girolamo Marri
  • Venue: 64 Wale Street, Cape Town
  • Works: medium and small format on black surfaces
  • Curated by Capo d'Arte
  • Capo d'Arte founded by Francesca Bonomo and Francesco Petrucci
  • Curator: Massimo Torrigiani
  • Fair runs until February 19

Entities

Artists

  • Girolamo Marri
  • Yang Fudong
  • Shilpa Gupta

Institutions

  • Consulate of Italy in Cape Town
  • Capo d'Arte
  • Cape Town Art Fair
  • Soundwalk Collective

Locations

  • Cape Town
  • South Africa
  • Gagliano del Capo
  • Italy
  • 64 Wale Street

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