New French-Inspired Art Space Opens in Palermo
On September 12, 2024, Palermo opened a fresh art space called In Via Cluverio, Officina, created by the French artist Josephine Flasseur. This unique venue is situated in a repurposed artisan workshop on Via Cluverio, right by the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa. The inaugural exhibit features 'Sinopia' by Michele Canzoneri. Looking ahead, there will be residency programs for artists from France and around the globe, plus the debut of Officina Allegra, an artist object library, on September 28 during the 12th I-Design, Palermo's design week, which runs until October 6. The lineup includes artists like Big Dumb Project, Tallulah Cassavetti, and André Saraiva. Flasseur aims to foster artistic dialogue among varied contemporary works.
Key facts
- In Via Cluverio, Officina opened on September 12, 2024 in Palermo.
- The space is founded by French artist Josephine Flasseur.
- It is located in a former artisan workshop on Via Cluverio.
- The inaugural exhibition is 'Sinopia' by Michele Canzoneri.
- Officina Allegra, a library of artist objects, opens September 28, 2024.
- Officina Allegra is part of the 12th edition of I-Design design week (until October 6).
- Artists featured in Officina Allegra include Big Dumb Project, Tallulah Cassavetti, Raphael Everdeen, Josephine Flasseur, Pierre Louis Mascia, André Saraiva, and Salome Stein.
- The space aims to promote exchanges between artists and host residencies.
Entities
Artists
- Josephine Flasseur
- Michele Canzoneri
- Big Dumb Project
- Tallulah Cassavetti
- Raphael Everdeen
- Pierre Louis Mascia
- André Saraiva
- Salome Stein
Institutions
- In Via Cluverio, Officina
- Officina Allegra
- I-Design
- Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Via Cluverio
- Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa