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Roxy in the Box Exhibition at N'Albero in Naples

exhibition · 2026-05-05

In December 2016, a large Christmas tree installation named N'Albero was erected on the Lungomare of Naples, at Rotonda Diaz, by Italstage, a leading concert company in Italy. The installation sparked immediate controversy among citizens, dividing them into fans and opponents. After the holidays, N'Albero is set to be dismantled on March 8, but not without a final series of events. Notably, Neapolitan artist Roxy in the Box opened an exhibition on Friday, February 17, featuring panels that illustrate in comic style the criticisms leveled by citizens against the giant installation, contrasted with a panel recounting the project's successes. The exhibition also includes ironic phrases in Roxy's street art style, such as "Scusate stu cantiere assume?" (Excuse me, is this construction site hiring?). The exhibition aims to capture the public debate surrounding N'Albero.

Key facts

  • N'Albero was a large Christmas tree installation on Naples' Lungomare at Rotonda Diaz.
  • It was installed by Italstage, a leading concert company in Italy.
  • The installation sparked controversy among citizens, with both fans and opponents.
  • N'Albero is scheduled to be dismantled on March 8.
  • Artist Roxy in the Box held an exhibition about the installation on February 17.
  • The exhibition features comic-style panels showing criticisms and successes of N'Albero.
  • Roxy in the Box is a Neapolitan street artist.
  • The exhibition includes ironic phrases typical of street art.

Entities

Artists

  • Roxy in the Box

Institutions

  • Italstage
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Naples
  • Italy
  • Rotonda Diaz
  • Lungomare

Sources