Ō Festival Brings Contemporary Art to Rome's Baths of Diocletian
In Rome, the Baths of Diocletian are set to host a unique festival called Ō, organized by the National Roman Museum and led by Daniela Porro, running from September 14 to December 16. This exciting three-month event will showcase performances, music, and dance by over 40 artists from around the globe. Starting October 21, there will be Sunday events at the old planetarium. Cristiano Leone, the festival's artistic director, chose the name Ō for its Latin meaning and its connection to oxygen and balance. Admission is free. Additionally, from September 28 to January 20, an exhibition titled 'Je suis l’autre...' will feature over 80 works, with a special performance by Amala Dianor on opening day.
Key facts
- Ō festival runs September 14 to December 16, 2018, at Baths of Diocletian, Rome.
- Over 40 international artists participate.
- From October 21, Sunday events at the former planetarium.
- Artistic director Cristiano Leone selected the name Ō for its Latin and symbolic meanings.
- Admission is free.
- Exhibition 'Je suis l’autre' runs September 28 to January 20, 2019.
- Exhibition features over 80 works on primitivism, curated by Francesco Paolo Campione and Maria Grazia Messina.
- Opening performance by Amala Dianor with 25 dancers.
- Performers include Anna Calvi, Matt Elliot, Vacarm, Lisbeth Gruwez, and Antigone.
- Project promoted by Museo Nazionale Romano, directed by Daniela Porro, produced by Electa.
Entities
Artists
- Cristiano Leone
- Anna Calvi
- Matt Elliot
- Vacarm
- Lisbeth Gruwez
- Antigone
- Amala Dianor
- Francesco Paolo Campione
- Maria Grazia Messina
- Daniela Porro
- Valentina Poli
Institutions
- Museo Nazionale Romano
- Electa
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Terme di Diocleziano
- Baths of Diocletian
- ex planetarium