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Outdoor Festival 2018 Preview: Heritage Theme Explored in Rome

festival-fair · 2026-05-04

The Outdoor Festival 2018, held on April 9 at the IQOS Embassy in Rome, offered a preview of its upcoming edition centered on the European Year of Cultural Heritage theme 'Heritage.' The festival poses questions about what heritage means today, which cultures are considered heritage, and what legacy we are building. The preview event featured a performance by the Roman collective Quite Ensemble titled 'Mechanical Ballet,' created by Fabio di Salvo and Bernardo Vercelli, exploring the relationship between technology and nature through music, dance, and light. The festival aims to present multiple representations of the urban socio-artistic landscape through various disciplines, encouraging participation and reflection.

Key facts

  • Outdoor Festival 2018 theme is 'Heritage'.
  • Preview event held on April 9 at IQOS Embassy in Rome.
  • Featured performance 'Mechanical Ballet' by Quite Ensemble.
  • Quite Ensemble is a Roman artistic collective.
  • Performance created by Fabio di Salvo and Bernardo Vercelli.
  • Festival aligns with European Year of Cultural Heritage.
  • Festival explores questions about cultural heritage.
  • Event included a party and live performance.

Entities

Artists

  • Fabio di Salvo
  • Bernardo Vercelli
  • Quite Ensemble

Institutions

  • Outdoor Festival
  • IQOS Embassy
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

Sources