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ORMA Gallery Expands to Milan with New Space Bridging Italy and Latin America

exhibition · 2026-08-03

On October 7, ORMA gallery will open its new location at Via Gasparotto, 4, Milan, following two years of participation in art fairs across Europe and South America. Established by curator Barbara Magliocco and artist Andrea Gallotti, with Francesca Silvestri overseeing operations, ORMA seeks to bridge connections between Italy, Brazil, and South America, emphasizing emerging and mid-career talents. The opening exhibition, available from October 7 until November 21, showcases artists Nacho Unrrein (born in Buenos Aires, 1987) and Lucas Simões (born in São Paulo, 1980), delving into themes of matter and memory transformation. Additionally, the project 'Linear Time Is a Western Invention' is set to be featured at Artissima in November 2026, further expanding ORMA's global reach.

Key facts

  • ORMA gallery opens new space in Milan at Via Gasparotto, 4 on October 7.
  • Founded by curator Barbara Magliocco and artist Andrea Gallotti, managed by Francesca Silvestri.
  • Gallery aims to bridge Italy, Brazil, and South America, focusing on Latin American art.
  • Has participated in fairs: SP–Arte, Rotas, ArtRio.
  • Collaborated with Centro Cultural Hélio Oiticica (Rio de Janeiro) and Instituto Alto (São Paulo).
  • Inaugural exhibition features artists Nacho Unrrein (Buenos Aires, 1987) and Lucas Simões (São Paulo, 1980).
  • Exhibition runs from October 7 to November 21.
  • Curatorial text by Benedetta Casini and Matteo Bergamini.
  • Project 'Linear Time Is a Western Invention' to be presented at Artissima in November 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Barbara Magliocco
  • Andrea Gallotti
  • Francesca Silvestri
  • Nacho Unrrein
  • Lucas Simões
  • Benedetta Casini
  • Matteo Bergamini

Institutions

  • ORMA
  • Centro Cultural Hélio Oiticica
  • Instituto Alto
  • SP–Arte
  • Rotas
  • ArtRio
  • Artissima

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Brazil
  • South America
  • São Paulo
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Buenos Aires
  • Argentina
  • Via Gasparotto, 4

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