Monitor Gallery Rome Celebrates 15 Years with Founder Interview

Monitor gallery in Rome, founded by a gallerist who remains unnamed in the source, marks its 15th anniversary. The gallerist reflects on the gallery's evolution, emphasizing a consistent approach to discovering artists and a commitment to figurative painting, as demonstrated by their presentation at Liste art fair featuring over 50 works by five figurative painters. The gallery represents Ian Tweedy (longest-tenured) and Nicola Samorì (newest addition). Video art remains a focus across its Rome and Lisbon spaces. The gallerist discusses side projects: Granpalazzo (paused this year) and Straperetana, a project in the village of Pereto (AQ) involving artist Matteo Fato and curator Saverio Verini, with 100 handmade sheep figurines placed around the borgo in December 2017. The gallerist expresses disinterest in mega-galleries, aiming to remain a mid-sized gallery prioritizing artist relationships. The interview also touches on the gallery's temporary New York space and permanent Lisbon location.