Treccani Encyclopedia Embraces Street Art with New Entries and Events
Under the leadership of Massimo Bray, the former Minister of Cultural Heritage, Istituto Treccani, Italy's encyclopedia publisher, has initiated a project to archive street art and graffiti. The online encyclopedia has seen the addition of over 50 new entries, featuring artists such as Agostino Iacurci, L'Atlas, and Ozmo, with plans for future inclusions like Blek le Rat and Blu. This initiative encompasses Biographies, Genres and Themes, and Places and Events. Additionally, Treccani has arranged discussions and live painting events in Rome under the hashtag #TreccaniDiStrada. Bray's goal is to highlight the importance of street art, beginning with a digital photographic collection of Rome's murals. He also partnered with artist Eron for "Soul of the Sea," inspired by the term "rifugiato" (refugee).
Key facts
- Treccani has added over 50 new street art entries to its online encyclopedia.
- Entries include Agostino Iacurci, L'Atlas, Ozmo, Orticanoodles, SanBa, Blek le Rat, Blu, C215, Futura 2000, Phase2.
- Entries are divided into Biographies, Genres and Themes, Places and Events.
- Massimo Bray is the editorial director of Treccani, former Minister of Cultural Heritage.
- Treccani organized talks and live painting events under #TreccaniDiStrada.
- The project began with a digital photographic archive of street art in Rome.
- Artist Eron created 'Soul of the Sea' at Palazzo Mattei, inspired by the entry 'rifugiato'.
- The initiative aims to historicize street art and provide critical reference.
- Treccani has been publishing since the 1920s.
- Bray resigned from parliament in March 2015 to focus on Treccani.
Entities
Artists
- Agostino Iacurci
- L'Atlas
- Ozmo
- Orticanoodles
- SanBa
- Blek le Rat
- Blu
- C215
- Futura 2000
- Flycat
- Phase2
- Eron
- Fabiola Naldi
- Banksy
Institutions
- Istituto Treccani
- Treccani
- Enciclopedia Italiana
- Palazzo Mattei
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Palermo
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Rimini
- Palermo