Leonardo Crudi Wins Lazio Street Art Competition for Piazza dell'Immacolata
Leonardo Crudi, an artist born in 1988 in the San Lorenzo area of Rome, has been awarded the Lazio Street Art public call for his initiative 'Fantasia in piazza.' This project will revamp the pavement of Piazza dell'Immacolata into a vibrant street art installation. The initiative, backed by Municipio Roma II, was chosen by a panel from the MAXXI, Quadriennale, and Romaeuropa Foundations, with an expected completion date in early April 2021. The goal is to rejuvenate the square as a hub for community engagement and learning. Francesca Del Bello, president of Municipio II, emphasized the importance of community involvement in organizing public spaces. Crudi is actively involved in the cultural revitalization of San Lorenzo, addressing socioeconomic issues.
Key facts
- Leonardo Crudi won the Lazio Street Art public call with project 'Fantasia in piazza'.
- The artwork will be a horizontal street art piece on the pavement of Piazza dell'Immacolata in San Lorenzo, Rome.
- Completion is scheduled for early April 2021.
- The project was selected by a committee from MAXXI Foundation, Quadriennale Foundation, and Romaeuropa Foundation.
- Promoted by Municipio Roma II.
- Miranda Apruzzese and Emilia Giorgi of Libera Repubblica di San Lorenzo support the project.
- Francesca Del Bello, president of Municipio II, endorsed the initiative.
- The project is part of a requalification effort involving local schools, university, and parish.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo Crudi
Institutions
- Lazio Region
- Municipio Roma II
- MAXXI Foundation
- Quadriennale Foundation
- Romaeuropa Foundation
- Libera Repubblica di San Lorenzo
- Communia
- Esc Atelier
- Nuovo Cinema Palazzo
- ANPI San Lorenzo
- Atletico San Lorenzo
- Il Grande Cocomero
- La Gru – Germogli di Rinascita Urbana
- Saffi primary school
- Machiavelli high school
- Sapienza University
- Immacolata parish
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- San Lorenzo
- Piazza dell'Immacolata