INCOGNITO: Photographs Reveal Faces of Rome's Street Artists
Leila Leam, a photographer from Russia now living in Rome, is set to unveil her exhibition 'INCOGNITO' at Residenza San Pietro Canisio in Vatican City. This event runs from December 2 to 8, 2024, with a kickoff on November 30. The exhibit will showcase large self-portraits against dark backgrounds, created alongside nine street artists, including Alessandra Carloni and Maupal. Entry is free, and donations will support Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital. Attendees can also take part in a photo session with Leam. The show highlights the connection between modern street art and Rome's rich history. Noteworthy pieces by these artists can be seen around the city. Additionally, Alessandra Carloni's solo exhibition 'Ibrido Urbano' opens at Palazzo Merulana on December 13, 2024.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'INCOGNITO' runs December 2-8, 2024, opening November 30.
- Venue: Residenza San Pietro Canisio, Vatican City.
- Nine street artists created self-portraits on black canvas.
- Leila Leam photographed each artist and captured backstage videos.
- Artists include Alessandra Carloni, Croma, Elia Novecento, Giusy Guerriero, Maupal, Mr. Klevra, Marco Rèa, Ale Senso, UMAN.
- Donations benefit Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital.
- Maupal is known for his Super Pope depiction of Pope Francis.
- Alessandra Carloni's solo show 'Ibrido Urbano' opens December 13, 2024 at Palazzo Merulana.
Entities
Artists
- Leila Leam
- Alessandra Carloni
- Croma
- Elia Novecento
- Giusy Guerriero
- Maupal
- Mr. Klevra
- Marco Rèa
- Ale Senso
- UMAN
- Manuela Merlo
- Mauro Pallotta
Institutions
- Residenza San Pietro Canisio
- Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù
- Accademia di Belle Arti
- Palazzo Merulana
- Artribune
Locations
- Roma
- Vaticano
- Testaccio
- Borgo
- Pigneto
- Trullo
- Tor Lupara
- San Vito Lo Capo
- Berlino
- Milano
- via della Farnesina