ROME

THE SCENE

Rome is the “Eternal City”—its grand beauty was built through layers and layers of history throughout different eras which coexist side-by-side. Each new modern building that is built in the city generates arguments because of its shocking contrast with the historical context. Every contemporary art museum, space or exhibition deals with this contract and a constant misunderstanding, adding to its appeal.

Rome offers what is probably the most interesting contemporary art museum in Italy, the MAXXI; as well as one of the most controversial, the MACRO, with artists of younger generations in competition with artists from the 1960s. Rome doesn’t have an art district, but it does have a district of artists’ studios. The so-called Pastificio Cerere at San Lorenzo neighborhood is a dynamic place where it’s possible to meet artists at work in their atelier. New, young galleries are spreading throughout the same area and further on into the suburbs with its industrial spaces. Rome also has a great street art scene. The foreign academies of art based in Rome are also exciting venues, where foreign artists in residence work open their spaces to the public and often organize pleasant events.

THE TOURS

Oh So Arty’s guide in Rome Valentina, provides exclusive guided tours to contemporary art museums, art galleries, foreign Academies of Art based in Rome and artists studios for private groups in Italian, English and Spanish. Each tour is customized and designed to fit all types of interests and demands. Over the past few years she has guided art lovers from all over the world, and by immersing them into the local art scene of Rome, both visitors and Valentina herself as a guide have had inspiring and eye opening experiences.