OSMO: Creative Studio and Itinerant Event Format Launches in Rome
Giada Mariani, a photographer, has introduced OSMO, which includes a creative consultancy studio and monthly meet-ups. The inaugural event took place in late March at a farmhouse located on Appia Antica in Rome, organized by Greta Voeller. It showcased artists such as Andrew Iacobucci, Arianna De Nicola, Sofia Mattioli, and Kamize Kiyan, alongside culinary creations by Monika Varsavskaja. On June 8, OSMO will host Playscapes in Milan at H+ garden, featuring spiritual jazz from Leonardo Pellegrino, culinary offerings by Margherita Issori and Alice Héron, design by Alba Maria Faggionato, and a dance performance by Giulia Ravarotto. Later in June, OSMO will return to Villa Medici in Rome for a sensory experience with chef Zuri de Souza and artist Cosima Bucarelli. Future endeavors include Casa OSMO, a seasonal guest house.
Key facts
- OSMO is a project by photographer and creative director Giada Mariani.
- It comprises a creative consultancy studio and a series of gatherings.
- Events are held every month and a half at different locations.
- First event took place at end of March on Appia Antica in Rome.
- First event curated by Greta Voeller, featuring artists Andrew Iacobucci, Arianna De Nicola, Sofia Mattioli, Kamize Kiyan.
- Culinary art at first event by Monika Varsavskaja.
- Next event on June 8 in Milan at garden of H+ agency.
- Milan event titled Playscapes with spiritual jazz by Leonardo Pellegrino, culinary by Margherita Issori & Alice Héron, design by Alba Maria Faggionato, dance by Giulia Ravarotto.
- Manifesto-epilogue with Vere Van Gool and Kiri-Una Brito Meumann on play in community and design.
- Late June event at Villa Medici in Rome with chef Zuri de Souza and artist Cosima Bucarelli.
- Future plans include Casa OSMO, a guest house for seasonal events.
Entities
Artists
- Giada Mariani
- Andrew Iacobucci
- Arianna De Nicola
- Sofia Mattioli
- Kamize Kiyan
- Monika Varsavskaja
- Leonardo Pellegrino
- Margherita Issori
- Alice Héron
- Alba Maria Faggionato
- Giulia Ravarotto
- Vere Van Gool
- Kiri-Una Brito Meumann
- Zuri de Souza
- Cosima Bucarelli
Institutions
- OSMO
- H+
- Pianocity
- Biennolo
- Villa Medici
- Sali e Tabacchi
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Appia Antica
- Milan
- NoLo
- Via Soperga, 41 – Milano