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Palermo's first 'selfie room' opens with 25 surreal installations

exhibition · 2026-04-27

The Social Museum, Sicily's first 'selfie room,' opened in Palermo on December 1, 2023. Located at Via Giorgio Castriota 2, the 200-square-meter space features 25 surreal and colorful installations designed for photography and content creation. The project was founded in 2023 by three Palermo natives: Flavia Di Gaudio, Marco Di Gaudio, and Fabio Bustino. The venue includes a shooting room dedicated to e-commerce photos, videos, and social media productions. The founders aim to provide engaging structures to encourage socialization and leisure for all ages, while also allowing companies to use the space for creative image and video production.

Key facts

  • The Social Museum is Sicily's first 'selfie room'.
  • Located in Palermo at Via Giorgio Castriota 2.
  • Opened on December 1, 2023.
  • Space is 200 square meters.
  • Contains 25 surreal and colorful installations.
  • Founded by Flavia Di Gaudio, Marco Di Gaudio, and Fabio Bustino.
  • Includes a dedicated shooting room for commercial and social media use.
  • Aimed at both photography enthusiasts and content creators.

Entities

Artists

  • Flavia Di Gaudio
  • Marco Di Gaudio
  • Fabio Bustino

Institutions

  • The Social Museum

Locations

  • Palermo
  • Sicily
  • Via Giorgio Castriota 2

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