Naples Metro Stations Become Open-Air Contemporary Art Museum
Naples is revamping its metro stations, referred to as Stazioni dell'Arte, into the Museo Aperto Metropolitana (MAM). This initiative, launched in 1995 by Achille Bonito Oliva, showcases 200 contemporary pieces from artists such as Jannis Kounellis and Sol LeWitt, within stations crafted by architects like Gae Aulenti and Álvaro Siza. A survey conducted in 2017 noted 176,000 visits from tourists. Management is handled by CoopCulture, while Metropolitana di Napoli S.p.A. receives €200,000 annually for upkeep. An investment of €800,000 is earmarked for 2019-2023 to incorporate new technologies. A foundation will be created alongside CoopCulture and Metropolitana di Napoli, promoting a digital platform and guided tours with support from various partners.
Key facts
- Naples is creating the Museo Aperto Metropolitana (MAM) from its metro stations.
- The Stazioni dell'Arte project began in 1995 under Achille Bonito Oliva's artistic coordination.
- 200 contemporary artworks are housed in stations designed by renowned architects.
- Artists include Jannis Kounellis, Joseph Kosuth, Mimmo Paladino, Sol LeWitt, and Mario Merz.
- In 2017, 176,000 tourists visited the stations, according to University Vanvitelli.
- CoopCulture manages the museum; Metropolitana di Napoli S.p.A. receives €200,000 annually for maintenance.
- An €800,000 investment is planned for 2019-2023 for new technologies and artworks.
- A foundation will be formed with CoopCulture and Metropolitana di Napoli as partners.
Entities
Artists
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Jannis Kounellis
- Joseph Kosuth
- Mimmo Paladino
- Sol LeWitt
- Mario Merz
- Gae Aulenti
- Fuksas
- Atelier Mendini
- Oscar Tusquets Blanca
- Dominique Perrault
- Álvaro Siza
- Eduardo Souto de Moura
- Ilaria Bulgarelli
- Giovanna Barni
- Ennio Cascetta
- Anish Kapoor
- Ettore Spalletti
- Renato Barisani
- Enzo Cucchi
- Ugo Marano
- Michael Rovner
- Luigi Serafini
- Lucio Del Pezzo
- George Sowden
- Luigi Ontani
- Innocente
- Domenico Bianchi
- Giovanna Cassese
- Maria Corbi
Institutions
- Museo Aperto Metropolitana (MAM)
- Stazioni dell'Arte
- CoopCulture
- Metropolitana di Napoli S.p.A.
- Accademia di Belle Arti
- University Vanvitelli
- Gesac S.p.A. – Aeroporto internazionale di Napoli
- Ansaldo STS S.p.A.
- Ferrarelle S.p.A.
- Laminazione sottile
- Metropolitana Milanese S.p.A.
- MSC Crociere
- Artribune
- Municipality of Naples
- ANM (Azienda Napoletana Mobilità)
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
- MAM (Museo Aperto Metropolitana Napoli)
- Friends of Naples Onlus
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Line 1
- Materdei
- Salvator Rosa
- Municipio
- Duomo
- Switzerland