New Art and Culture Center MA.P Opens in Nepi, Italy
In Nepi, Viterbo, Italy, the artist Matteo Piacenti (born 2001) has launched a new center dedicated to artistic and cultural research called MA.P. This initiative aims to foster experimentation and dialogue within contemporary art, inviting collaboration from artists, curators, and researchers. The center officially opened on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with an exhibition titled "Matteo Piacenti e i Fratelli Preti," curated by Christian Fallaci, which highlights Piacenti’s admiration for Baroque artists Mattia and Gregorio Preti. The exhibition features two significant artworks and an immersive installation that delves into themes of light and transcendence. Upcoming events include a study day on December 20 and various workshops. Curator Francesco Siclari noted the crucial role of relationships in developing cultural spaces.
Key facts
- MA.P is a new center for artistic and cultural research in Nepi, province of Viterbo, Italy.
- Founded by artist Matteo Piacenti (born 2001 in Viterbo).
- Official opening on November 15, 2025, with exhibition 'Matteo Piacenti e i Fratelli Preti' curated by Christian Fallaci.
- Exhibition compares Piacenti's contemporary work with Baroque painting of Mattia and Gregorio Preti.
- Opening included a poetic intervention by Giorgiomaria Cornelio.
- A study day on Cornelio's work is scheduled for December 20, 2025.
- MA.P will host residencies, site-specific projects, workshops, and meetings.
- Curator Francesco Siclari collaborated on the project's genesis.
Entities
Artists
- Matteo Piacenti
- Mattia Preti
- Gregorio Preti
- Giorgiomaria Cornelio
Institutions
- MA.P
- Palazzo Comunale
- Artribune
Locations
- Nepi
- Viterbo
- Italy