Fondazione Pastificio Cerere

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Fondazione Pastificio Cerere was established in Rome in 2004, as its president, Flavio Misciattelli, aimed at promoting and spreading contemporary art.In 2005, the structure was opened inside what once was Pastificio Cerere, a former pasta factory that was built in 1905 and worked until the second postwar period. From the Seventies, artists spontaneously began to populate again the abandoned factory and art critic Achille Bonito Oliva – during the summer of 1984 – made the place famous with the Ateliers exhibition. This event allowed people to visiting the places where the so-called “San Lorenzo Group” artists used to live and work: Bruno Ceccobelli, Gianni Dessì, Giuseppe Gallo, Nunzio, Pizzi Cannella and Marco Tirelli. Today, the former factory hosts art and fashion ateliers, graphics and communication studios, as well as a photography school (ISFCI – Institute of Photography and Integrated Communication) and an academy of fine arts (RUFA – Rome University of Fine Arts).
The Fondazione’s purpose is preserving this remarkable cultural heritage; for this reason an art director, Marcello Smarrelli, was appointed, scholarships for residences addressed to young artists was established, college students activities was promoted and the school system participation was encouraged. Fondazione also offers a series of exhibitions and events that highlight a strong interest for education and experimentation. One of its main goals is establishing a privileged dialogue with students living in and frequenting the San Lorenzo district, which has a historical link with the near “La Sapienza” University of Rome.
Fondazione wants to become an open space to the city, the artists, architects, associations, students, and Italian and foreign institutions.

 

Foundation Patificio Cerere, building. Credits : Studio Ottavio Celestino

Events at Rome Art Week

RAW2021
23 Sep-27 Nov 2021
Per un Prossimo Reale
Antonio Della Guardia solo show curated by Vasco Forconi
Free admission
Exposition
Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Via degli Ausoni, 7 - Roma
RAW2020
22 Sep-30 Nov 2020
Mvaḥ Chā
personal exhibition of Namsal Siedlecki, curated by Marcello Smarrelli
Free admission
Exposition
Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Via degli Ausoni, 7 - Roma
20 Oct-30 Nov 2020
There Is an Elephant in the Room
Marta Roberti solo show curated by Manuela Pacella
Free admission
Exposition
Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Via degli Ausoni, 7 - Roma
RAW2019
25 Sep-20 Nov 2019
Objects and Sounds
Jonna Kina solo show
Free admission
Exposition
Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Via degli Ausoni, 7 - Roma
RAW2018
11 Jul-24 Nov 2018
Inventory. The Fountains of Za’atari
A project by Margherita Moscardini.
Free admission
Vernissage Wednesday 11 Jul 2018 | 19:00
Exposition
Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Via degli Ausoni, 7 - Roma
RAW2017
21 Sep-14 Oct 2017
Someone I Have Been Observing for Some Time
Alicja Bielawska, Cezary Poniatowski, Dominik Ritszel, and Jakub Woynarowski
Free admission
Exposition
Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Via degli Ausoni, 7 - Roma