From a very young age, Rossana Placidi attended modelling and ceramics courses organised by the Ministry of Education and held by Prof. Jacchia.
She obtained her diploma as a teacher in preparatory schools, first and then in primary schools, teaching in both state kindergartens and primary schools.
After graduating from the University of Rome “LA SAPIENZA” in history and philosophy, she teaches at state classical and scientific high schools in the capital.
Over the years, she has attended courses in sculpture and clay modelling with master Antonio Miccioli at the C.E.R. in Rome, with sculptor Marco Severini in Via della Reginella in Rome, with Claudio Valenti, Luigi Nasuti and Antonella Conte at the “Nicola Zabaglia” school of arts and crafts.
For working with Lecce stone, he attended courses with sculptor Sandro Marinacci.
He attended courses in chalcography and graphics at the International School of Graphics “Venezia Viva” in Venice, having Riccardo Licata as a teacher for experimental techniques and Nicola Sene for traditional techniques, and later attended the workshop in Via Modena in Rome directed by Alba Balestra.
In 1986 he took part in the collective exhibition of graphics and engraving “Non solo segno” at Palazzo Valentini.
In 2002-03 he directed a clay modelling workshop at the “B. Russell” State Scientific High School in Rome.
In 2008, he took part in the ninth edition of ATINART, an extemporary sculpture competition, winning an award from the jury.
He took part in several group exhibitions with the Zabaglia Association: in Via della Greca, in the ATAC museum centre and in the Latin paper mill in Via Appia Antica.
He exhibited in the cities of Marino and Tivoli.
In 2017, he curated several solo and group exhibitions hosted in the exhibition hall in via Ostilia 3 B.
In 2018 he founded the cultural association and art gallery “ARCA di NOESIS” Colosseo, which he directs by promoting numerous art exhibitions and cultural events.
In 2021, she holds her first solo exhibition “Vanity versus Vanitas” at the Arca di Noesis gallery, exhibiting 25 sculptural works in terracotta, Lecce stone and 5 intaglio prints.
In 2023, she curated and exhibited one of her own clay sculptures in the group exhibition “LA DONNA E IL MARE” (WOMAN AND THE SEA), attended by 21 artists, at the Arca di Noesis gallery.
She participated with her sculpture on Lecce stone in the exhibition “Cammini paralleli” curated by Isolina Mariotti in the Spazio d'Arte 2020 Gallery.
She founded the “ARTE E LETTERATURA” (ART AND LITERATURE) exhibition with the first group show “Omaggio a Dacia Maraini” (Homage to Dacia Maraini), of which she was curator and exhibitor, presenting two sculptures. A total of 21 artists took part in the exhibition held in the Arca di Noesis gallery.
Participates with two sculptures in leccese stone in the international art exhibition "Incontri" curated by Sylvia Irrazabal in the Impact Hub gallery in Rome
In 2024 she exhibits three sculptures in leccese stone in the international art exhibition "Reincontri" curated by Alfio Borghese in the Villa Comunale of Frosinone
She is the curator and exhibits a clay sculpture and two chalcographies in the second edition of the exhibition "Arte e Letteratura: homage to Isabel Allende" in the Arca di Noesis gallery, with the participation of 20 artists
She exhibits two clay sculptures and is curator of the collective exhibition "Art and Literature: homage to Alessandro Baricco", with the participation of 23 artists
She exhibits two cultures, in October 2024, at the exhibition "Sin Fronteras - Senza Confini", curated by Sylvia Irrazabal, in the Area Contesa Arte Gallery in Via Margutta.
She exhibited a sculpture on Lecce stone in the exhibition she curated “Art and Literature: Homage to the Ventotene Manifesto”, which was attended by 17 artists.
In 2025, she donated her own work in Lecce stone: “Homage to the Ventotene Manifesto” to the city of Ventotene, and the work is now located in the Council Chamber of the Municipality.
She is currently preparing her participation in the sixth edition of the exhibition “Art and Literature: Homage to Melania Mazzucco”, of which she is curator and in which 24 artists are taking part.
Events at Rome Art Week
2025
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Vernissage Tuesday 21 Oct 2025 | 18:30-21:00
2024
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Vernissage Monday 21 Oct 2024 | 18:00-21:00
2023
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Vernissage Monday 23 Oct 2023 | 18:30
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