RizzutoGallery Opens New Space in Palermo's Historic Kalsa District
Giovanni Rizzuto and Eva Oliveri are relocating RizzutoGallery from its modern apartment venue to a charming 50-square-meter spot at Via Maletto 5 in Palermo's Kalsa district. This new space, part of the historic 17th-century Palazzo Maletto, features original basalt floors and a sandstone vault from that time. The gallery is set to launch with an exhibition called 'Quantum Leap' on March 18, 2017, highlighting works from artists including Giuseppe Adamo, Antonio Catelani, and more. With Palermo being named the 2018 Italian Capital of Culture and hosting Manifesta 12, the gallery aims to strengthen its ties to the city's cultural scene and plans to host future conferences and interdisciplinary events.
Key facts
- RizzutoGallery moves to Via Maletto 5, Palermo, in the Kalsa district.
- The new space is 50 sqm, annexed to Palazzo Maletto, with original basalt flooring and a 17th-century sandstone vault.
- Inaugural exhibition 'Quantum Leap' opens March 18, 2017, at 6 PM.
- Exhibiting artists: Giuseppe Adamo, Antonio Catelani, Stefano Cumia, Francesco De Grandi, Jachym Fleig, Katharina Maderthaner, Turi Rapisarda, Rainer Splitt.
- Gallery founded by Giovanni Rizzuto and Eva Oliveri.
- Palermo was named Italian Capital of Culture for 2018 and hosted Manifesta 12.
- Nearby galleries include Francesco Pantaleone and Veniero; institutions include GAM, Museo Riso, Palazzo Abatellis.
- Future plans include conferences and interdisciplinary cultural events.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Adamo
- Antonio Catelani
- Stefano Cumia
- Francesco De Grandi
- Jachym Fleig
- Katharina Maderthaner
- Turi Rapisarda
- Rainer Splitt
- Giovanni Rizzuto
- Eva Oliveri
- Stefania Galegati
- Tiziana Pantaleo
- Helga Marsala
Institutions
- RizzutoGallery
- Palazzo Maletto
- Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
- Focacceria San Francesco
- Francesco Pantaleone Gallery
- Veniero Gallery
- GAM (Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Palermo)
- Museo Riso
- Palazzo Abatellis
- Caffè Internazionale
- Manifesta 12
- Artribune
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Kalsa
- Via Maletto 5
- Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi
- Via Lungarini
- Palazzo Maletto
- Sicily
- Milan
- Turin
- Berlin
- Brussels