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The Rooom: New Bologna Agency Merges Art and Sustainability

exhibition · 2026-04-27

The Rooom, a brand-new agency and exhibition space focused on sustainability and contemporary art, is launching in Bologna during the Arte Fiera event. Located in the historic 18th-century Palazzo Aldrovandi Montanari on via Galliera, it was founded by four professionals: Marco Tina, Monica Traversa, Giorgia Sarti, and Elisabetta Tonali. Their goal is to help businesses showcase their sustainability initiatives. Additionally, The Rooom Lab will host events and exhibitions that dive into social, environmental, and economic issues. Kicking off the opening on January 19, 2022, will be the exhibition "Il cerchio spezzato" (The Broken Circle), curated by Eleonora Frattarolo, featuring works from seven artists who tackle important environmental and social topics.

Key facts

  • The Rooom is a new communication agency and exhibition space in Bologna.
  • It will launch during Arte Fiera.
  • The space is located in Palazzo Aldrovandi Montanari, an 18th-century building on via Galliera.
  • The agency was founded by Marco Tina, Monica Traversa, Giorgia Sarti, and Elisabetta Tonali.
  • The Rooom Lab is the exhibition and cultural space within the agency.
  • The inaugural exhibition is 'Il cerchio spezzato' curated by Eleonora Frattarolo.
  • The exhibition opens January 19, 2022.
  • Seven artists are featured: Rufoism, Paolo Migliazza, Angelo Maisto, Luciano Leonotti, Andrea Valsecchi, Silvia Zagni, Edoardo Sessa.

Entities

Artists

  • Rufoism
  • Paolo Migliazza
  • Angelo Maisto
  • Luciano Leonotti
  • Andrea Valsecchi
  • Silvia Zagni
  • Edoardo Sessa
  • Eleonora Frattarolo

Institutions

  • The Rooom
  • The Rooom Lab
  • Arte Fiera
  • Palazzo Aldrovandi Montanari
  • British Museum
  • Compass Italia
  • Copernico
  • Art Jouney
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Bologna
  • Italy
  • via Galliera

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