NEVVEN opens new space in Bologna bridging Nordic and Mediterranean art
On January 25, 2024, NEVVEN, a hybrid non-profit art organization established in Sweden in 2015 by curator Mattia Lullini and artist Alina Vergnano, will unveil a new exhibition venue in Bologna at Strada Maggiore 28/A, aligning with Arte Fiera. This 100-square-meter location boasts Renaissance barrel-vaulted ceilings and is situated just 200 meters from Bologna's iconic Two Towers. NEVVEN operates by blending commercial gallery activities with public initiatives, supported by revenue from sales, as well as contributions from public institutions, foundations, and private donors. Lullini has curated two opening exhibitions running from January 25 to March 16, 2024: 'Mastaboom, Mastabadtomm' featuring NEVVEN artists and 'Home as a Silhouette,' Mikael Lo Presti's first solo show in Italy, which delves into themes of identity and migration through still life and portraiture.
Key facts
- NEVVEN opens in Bologna on January 25, 2024 at Strada Maggiore 28/A
- Founded in Sweden in 2015 by Mattia Lullini and Alina Vergnano
- Space is 100 sqm plus 25 sqm separate room with Renaissance barrel-vaulted ceilings
- Located 200 meters from Bologna's Two Towers
- Sweden has supported the project since 2016
- Two inaugural exhibitions run January 25 to March 16, 2024
- Mikael Lo Presti's first Italian solo show 'Home as a Silhouette'
- Group show 'Mastaboom, Mastabadtomm' references Finnegans Wake
Entities
Artists
- Mattia Lullini
- Alina Vergnano
- Shafei Xia
- Olof Marsja
- Sigve Knutson
- Oda Iselin Sønderland
- Minh Ngọc Nguyễn
- Mattia Pajè
- Lula Broglio
- Mikael Lo Presti
Institutions
- NEVVEN
- Arte Fiera
- Astrup Fearnley Museum
- STANDARD (OSLO)
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Göteborg
- Sweden
- Strada Maggiore 28/A
- Two Towers
- Scandinavia
- Mediterranean
- Milan
- Venice
- Florence
- Rome
- Tokyo
- London
- Berlin