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Palazzo Bernaroli opens to public for P-Art-Y during Arte Fiera 2017

festival-fair · 2026-05-05

During Arte Fiera 2017, the 15th-century Palazzo Bernaroli in Bologna opens to the public for the first time, hosting a four-day event called P-Art-Y from January 26 to 29. Organized by startup Class Exclusive, the event features works by 28 artists, including historical avant-garde masters like Salvador Dalí and Christo, as well as emerging talents such as Andrea Bianconi and Davide Rivalta. Many installations are site-specific, aiming to bridge ancient and contemporary art. In the courtyard, video projects by Cuoghi e Corsello, Nico Vascellari, Stefania Galegati Shines, and Luca Trevisani are designed to interact physically with the space. The program also includes world-famous DJ sets and enogastronomic offerings.

Key facts

  • Palazzo Bernaroli is a 15th-century building in central Bologna.
  • The event P-Art-Y runs from January 26 to 29, 2017.
  • It is promoted by startup Class Exclusive.
  • 28 artists participate, including Salvador Dalí, Christo, Andrea Bianconi, and Davide Rivalta.
  • Site-specific installations create a dialogue between ancient and contemporary.
  • Video projects in the courtyard by Cuoghi e Corsello, Nico Vascellari, Stefania Galegati Shines, and Luca Trevisani.
  • World-famous DJs perform during the event.
  • The event coincides with Arte Fiera 2017.

Entities

Artists

  • Salvador Dalí
  • Christo
  • Andrea Bianconi
  • Davide Rivalta
  • Cuoghi e Corsello
  • Nico Vascellari
  • Stefania Galegati Shines
  • Luca Trevisani

Institutions

  • Class Exclusive
  • Arte Fiera

Locations

  • Palazzo Bernaroli
  • Bologna
  • Italy

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