Rome Museums Offer Artist-Led Tours as Part of 'Scegli il Contemporaneo'
In Rome, there's an exciting initiative called 'Scegli il Contemporaneo – Ti racconto Roma,' which invites artists to lead tours of their studios and nearby museums to showcase the city's art scene from a fresh angle. Curated by Elena Lydia Scipioni of Senza titolo – Progetti aperti alla Cultura, this project is part of Contemporaneamente Roma 2019, backed by Roma Capitale – Assessorato alla Crescita culturale. Venues like Palazzo Barberini and MAXXI are involved, with artists including Maria Adele Del Vecchio and Gianni Dessì participating. The first tour with Gianni Dessì at Galleria Corsini was a hit. Upcoming events feature Gianni Politi on November 24, family visits to Sandro Mele's studio on December 1, and workshops through mid-December, including a LIS tour at Palazzo Barberini. The project wraps up on December 15, 2019.
Key facts
- Project 'Scegli il Contemporaneo – Ti racconto Roma' features artist-led museum tours.
- Curated by Elena Lydia Scipioni for Senza titolo – Progetti aperti alla Cultura.
- Part of Contemporaneamente Roma 2019, promoted by Roma Capitale.
- Venues: Palazzo Barberini, Galleria Corsini, Chiostro del Bramante, MAXXI.
- Artists: Maria Adele Del Vecchio, Gianni Dessì, Sandro Mele, Mook, Giuseppe Pietroniro, Gianni Politi.
- First tour with Gianni Dessì at Galleria Corsini was a success.
- Gianni Politi tours 'Bacon, Freud, La Scuola di Londra' at Chiostro del Bramante on Nov 24.
- Family visit to Sandro Mele's studio on Dec 1.
- Mook workshop on Dec 8.
- Giuseppe Pietroniro at MAXXI on Dec 14.
- Maria Adele Del Vecchio performative walk in via Panisperna on Dec 15.
- LIS tour at Palazzo Barberini on Dec 8.
- Audio tours available via app from late December.
- Project ends December 15, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Elena Lydia Scipioni
- Maria Adele Del Vecchio
- Gianni Dessì
- Sandro Mele
- Mook
- Giuseppe Pietroniro
- Gianni Politi
Institutions
- Senza titolo – Progetti aperti alla Cultura
- Contemporaneamente Roma 2019
- Roma Capitale – Assessorato alla Crescita culturale
- Palazzo Barberini
- Galleria Corsini
- Chiostro del Bramante
- MAXXI
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- via Panisperna
- Monti