OTTO Gallery

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OTTO Gallery is a purely photographic exhibition space located within OTTO Rooms, a brand new charming Guest House in the heart of Rome, inaugurated in November 2018.

A pioneering concept of hospitality that allows the customers of the Guest House to enjoy the exhibitions in the large common areas, completely free of charge.

At the same time this space is conceived as a true "photographer's house", in which all fans of this new art can meet to share, compare and grow through all the events organized and proposed.

The idea stems from the great passion of Simona Ottolenghi, architect, photographer and qualified tour guide, and Roberto Gabriele, a professional photographer for more than 20 years and also a qualified tour leader, both tireless travelers, companions in life, and in work adventures.

In 2013 Simona and Roberto created Viaggio Fotografico making of their passions and professionalism a lifestyle and work: in these years they have traveled and taught photography in 5 continents, for more than 20 travels a year around the world.

In 2017 they are given the opportunity to create and manage OTTO Rooms, born in the premises of the notary's office of Simona's father.
A great challenge that they have taken up with enthusiasm, a new chapter to be lived with the same determination that has always distinguished them.

The renovation project is by Simona, who also directed the works, while the concept of this new space is the result of a strong understanding and collaboration of both.

The aim is to use this new structure not only for receptive purposes, but also to use the large common areas to implement a large program of cultural and photographic activities.

The style of the structure is essential but elegant, every detail has been studied ad hoc, including the preparation of the exhibition space, equipped with highly professional lighting and tracks for displaying works.

OTTO Gallery proposes artists and works of high quality, both emerging and professional, which can have a strong impact even for guests staying in the rooms.

In the selection of the works to be exhibited, photography is the protagonist, in its various meanings: from more classical works, to more creative and multimedia interpretations.

In 10 months 4 personal photo exhibitions were inaugurated, 9 photography workshops were held with different themes and teachers, and 12 cultural and photographic meetings in the salOTTO, the dedicated living room.

Exhibition spaces of the OTTO Gallery
Exhibition spaces of the OTTO Gallery in the breakfast room of OTTO Rooms
Vernissage of the photographic exhibition by Liliana Ranalletta
Polish photographer Edmund Kurenia shows his work to the director of the Polish Institute in Rome, along with Simona Ottolenghi and Roberto Gabriele
Photo exhibition by Graziano Panfili
OTTO Rooms deluxe room
Single room at the bottom of the exhibition area of ​​the OTTO Gallery

Events at Rome Art Week

RAW2023
07 Sep-22 Nov 2023
Photographic Exhibit QUESTIONE DI ATTIMI
A look at Rome in Street Photography version
Free admission
Vernissage Thursday 07 Sep 2023 | 16:00-20:00
Exposition
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Piano 4 scala A - Roma
27 Oct 2023 | 17:00-20:00
QUESTIONE DI ATTIMI - Photographic exhibition by Stefano Mirabella
Meeting with the author
Free admission
Event
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Piano 4 scala A - Roma
RAW2022
01 Oct-30 Nov 2022
TRAVEL TALES II
Collective exhibition of 11 photographers selected for the Travel Tales Award
Event on reservation
Vernissage Saturday 01 Oct 2022 | 16:00-20:00
Exposition
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Piano 4 scala A - Roma
RAW2021
01 Oct-30 Nov 2021
TRAVEL TALES
Collective exhibition of 11 photographers selected for the Travel Tales Award
Event on reservation
Vernissage Friday 01 Oct 2021 | 15:00-20:00
Exposition
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Roma
RAW2020
29 Sep-19 Nov 2020
Lost in translation
Lost in translation
Free admission
Vernissage Tuesday 29 Sep 2020 | 18:00
Exposition
OTTO Gallery
Piazza Mazzini, 27 - Roma
RAW2019
26 Sep-11 Dec 2019
DEbuilding, personal exhibition by Caterina Marchionne
Photographs of contemporary Rome reworked with digital data corruption technique
Free admission
Vernissage Thursday 26 Sep 2019 | 18:30
Exposition
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Roma
22 Oct 2019 | 18:30
Presentation of the photographic book "L'Altra America" by Massimo Tennenini
A photographic description of lands and peoples of Central and South America
Free admission
Event
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Roma
24 Oct 2019 | 18:30
DEbuilding, personal exhibition by Caterina Marchionne - Visit with the artist
Photographs of contemporary Rome reworked with digital data corruption technique
Free admission
Event
OTTO Gallery
PIAZZA MAZZINI, 27 - Roma

Art Night

16 Dec 2022 | 19:00-22:30
TRAVEL TALES II EXHIBITION - meeting with the curator
Collective exhibition of 11 photographers selected for the Travel Tales Award
Free admission
Art Night
OTTO Gallery
Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 27 - Piano 4 scala A - Roma

Art Night

21 Apr 2023 | 19:30-22:30
The homage and the hero
Photographs by Nelly Schneider, who will be present at the evening
Free admission
Art Night
OTTO Gallery
Piazza Mazzini, 27 - Piano 4 scala A - Roma