Una boccata d’arte brings contemporary art to 20 Italian villages
Between September 12 and October 11, 2020, the initiative Una boccata d’arte showcases site-specific artworks created by 20 Italian artists in 20 small towns throughout Italy. Launched by Fondazione Elpis, which was established in 2020 by Marina Nissim, in partnership with Galleria Continua, this project aims to support emerging artists while improving cultural access. Most installations are situated outdoors to ensure safe viewing. Notable contributors include Antonello Ghezzi (Abruzzo), Sabrina Mezzaqui (Basilicata), Matteo Nasini (Calabria), Ornaghi & Prestinari (Campania), and Massimo Uberti (Emilia Romagna), among others from different regions. The project seeks to address the global health crisis by revitalizing cultural activities and encouraging local tourism.
Key facts
- Una boccata d’arte runs from September 12 to October 11, 2020
- 20 Italian artists create installations in 20 different villages
- Project is promoted by Fondazione Elpis and Galleria Continua
- Fondazione Elpis was founded in 2020 by Marina Nissim
- Galleria Continua was founded in 1990 in San Gimignano
- Most installations are outdoors for safety
- All Italian regions are represented
- Artists include Antonello Ghezzi, Marinella Senatore, Arcangelo Sassolino, and others
Entities
Artists
- Antonello Ghezzi
- Sabrina Mezzaqui
- Matteo Nasini
- Ornaghi & Prestinari
- Massimo Uberti
- Sabrina Melis
- Marta Spagnoli
- Elena Mazzi
- Clarissa Baldassarri
- Matteo Fato
- Francesco Pozzato
- Paolo Brambilla
- Claudia Losi
- Giovanni Ozzola
- Marta De Pascalis
- Filippo Vogliazzo
- Marinella Senatore
- Luca Pozzi
- Arcangelo Sassolino
- Alice Visentin
- Bekhbaatar Enkhtur
- Marina Nissim
- Mario Cristiani
- Lorenzo Fiaschi
- Maurizio Rigillo
Institutions
- Fondazione Elpis
- Galleria Continua
- Artribune
Locations
- Santo Stefano di Sessanio
- Abruzzo
- Italy
- Pisticci
- Basilicata
- Soverato Vecchia
- Calabria
- Sant’Agata de’ Goti
- Campania
- Grizzana Morandi
- Emilia Romagna
- Sutrio
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Ronciglione
- Lazio
- Cervo
- Liguria
- Castellaro Lagusello
- Lombardia
- Acquaviva Picena
- Marche
- Sepino
- Molise
- Orta San Giulio
- Piemonte
- Presicce – Acquarica
- Puglia
- San Pantaleo
- Sardegna
- Ferla
- Sicilia
- Volterra
- Toscana
- Mezzano
- Trentino-Alto Adige
- Massa Martana
- Umbria
- Avise
- Valle d’Aosta
- Borgo Valbelluna
- Veneto
- San Gimignano
- Beijing
- Les Moulins
- La Habana
- Rome