Reggio Emilia galleries turn empty shop windows into art displays during lockdown
In Reggio Emilia, Italy, the 'L'Arte in Vetrina' initiative has been introduced, featuring 38 vacant shop windows showcasing the creations of approximately 50 artists. This art display, organized by seven cultural associations, is scheduled to continue until January 6, 2021. The project emerged amid the renewed lockdown conditions affecting art venues in the area, which prompted the need for alternative exhibition spaces. Key contributors include organizations such as ArtYou and FlagNoFlags Contemporary Art. According to organizer Anna Baldi, the concept arose from a mid-November conversation focused on rejuvenating the city through artistic endeavors.
Key facts
- Seven cultural associations in Reggio Emilia launched 'L'Arte in Vetrina'
- 38 empty shop windows are used as exhibition spaces
- About 50 artists are involved
- The initiative runs until January 6, 2021
- It responds to Italy's 'red zone' lockdown closing galleries
- Participating associations: ArtYou, Ateliers via due gobbi tre, FlagNoFlags Contemporary Art, Mestieri d'Arte, Spazio Fotografia San Zenone, Via Roma Zero, 1.1_ZENONEcontemporanea
- Anna Baldi is a key organizer, along with Roberta Notari and Laura Sassi
- The project aims to revitalize empty commercial spaces through art
Entities
Artists
- Anna Baldi
- Roberta Notari
- Laura Sassi
- Fabio Iemmi
- Daniele Cestari
- Chuck Olson
- Fabio Valentini
- Silvano Scolari
- Arnaldo Zannoni
- Giorgio Bernucci
- Artan Derraj
- Signora K
- Caterina Voltolini
- Achille Ascani
- Fosco Grisendi
- Michele Davoli
- Giovanni Nicolini
- Beppe Villa
- Nazim Comunale
- Alessandra Calò
- Pierluigi Sgarbi
- Giancarlo Destro
- Marco Appiotti
- Taryn Ferrentino
- Elisabetta Spadaccini
- Giulio Vetrone
- Giovanni Copelli
- Giacomo Pieracci
- Francesca Catellani
- Maria Savoldi
- Francesco Damiani
- Marco Saija
- Alessandra Cataleta
- Francesco Costabile
- Arianna Lerussi
- Pietro Anceschi
- Ermanno Foroni
- Riccardo Varini
- May Bulletti
- Kai-Uwe Schulte-Bunert
- Fabio Adani
- Alessandra Zini
- Fabrizio Fontanelli
- Daniele Corradini
- Bruno Cattani
- Giuliano Ferrari
- Daniele Corradini Grazzi
- Maria Clara Macrì
- Veronica Vanzo
- Barbara Baldi
- Donatella Violi
- Elisabetta Moncigoli
- Claudia Carpenito
- Collettivo LCN
- Giulia Ronchi
Institutions
- ArtYou
- Ateliers via due gobbi tre
- FlagNoFlags Contemporary Art
- Mestieri d'Arte
- Spazio Fotografia San Zenone
- Via Roma Zero
- 1.1_ZENONEcontemporanea
- Artribune
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 17
- Corso Garibaldi 24/A
- Via V. Veneto 5/G
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 9/C
- Via Emilia s. Pietro 11/B
- Isolato San Rocco ex Zamboni
- Vicolo Trivelli ex Pulcinella
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 5/B
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 9/L
- Vicolo Trivelli 3
- Via Vescovado 1/A
- Via Roma 13/B
- Via Roma 13/A
- Via Roma 54
- Via Cambiatori 1/A
- Via Guidelli 2/E
- Via Toschi 2/F
- Vicolo Scaletta 1/D
- Via Secchi 28/B
- Via G. da Castello 8/D
- Sotto Broletto 1/L
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 15/D
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 16/B
- Via Emilia S. Pietro 7/F
- Via Emilia S. Stefano 14/C
- Via Vescovado ang. San Prospero
- Via Ludovico Ariosto 8/B
- Galleria Radium ex Follie
- Galleria Radium ex Ballarino
- Isolato San Rocco ex Franca
- Isolato San Rocco lato Spumanteria
- Via V. Veneto 5/A
- Milano
- Torino