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VICINANZE
Step In – Never the Same
July 24–25, 2026 | Palazzo Velli Expo – Rome
FAG Arti Visive and Craving Art Gallery present Vicinanze – Step In – Never the Same, a contemporary art exhibition taking place on July 24 and 25, 2026, at Palazzo Velli Expo in Rome. Curated by Monica Bisin (Photography section) and Alessia Dei (Painting and Sculpture section), the exhibition stems from a desire to create a journey that connects different forms of expression and brings the public closer to the artists' creative inquiries.
Vicinanze (Proximities) arises from the need to bridge distances: between the artwork and the viewer, between different artistic languages, and between art and everyday life.
The works—spanning photography, painting, sculpture, and performance—are not meant merely to be observed from afar, but to be encountered. The exhibition calls for an approach that is not only physical but also perceptual and emotional. Each piece initiates a relationship—sometimes immediate, at other times slower or quieter, yet always personal.
In this context, art sheds rigidity and preconceptions, becoming more accessible without losing its intensity. It can be a moment of reflection, a flash of recognition, or simply a visual experience that lingers with the viewer. There is no single way to enter this space; everyone finds their own path.
Vicinanze is a space where the boundary between creator and observer blurs. The artwork is not just something to be understood, but something to be experienced. And it is precisely in this encounter that distances—cultural, emotional, and aesthetic—cease to be limitations and become possibilities.
The subtitle Step In – Never the Same embodies this vision: an invitation to step into the realm of art and engage with an experience capable of opening up new perspectives of perception. THE ARTISTS
The exhibition presents works by 36 contemporary artists, divided into the Painting & Sculpture and Photography sections, offering a comparison between different forms of expression and artistic approaches.
Painting / Sculpture Section
Antonella Tofi
Bacaro Borges
Cinzia Piemonte
Daniela Ciotti
Davide Scianca
Dilson Cavalcanti
Egor Chokoladov
Emanuela De Marinis
Giovanna Alfeo
Gruppo Pavlonsky
Mabi
Maria Gravilova
Mario Schuster
Mauro Crisari
Mirta Cocco
Pablo Borges
Sonia Laiacona
Stefano La Rocca
Thomas Baccaro
Photography Section
Andrea Bernabini
Anna Maria Giordo
Attilio Carnevale
Carmela Quaremba
Diego Salvador
Elisabetta Maetzke
Enza Merazzi
Fabrizio Ceci
Fabio Bellavia
Gabriele Vargiu
Loredana Macaluso
Luca Lavazzo
Mario Vintari
Massimo Gaetano
Mauro Eberspacher2
Ornella Latrofa
Sandro Lombardo
Official Partner
The event’s official partner is Le 3 Montagne, a Tuscia-based agricultural estate founded by Luigi De Caprio. The company was born from a desire to showcase the region's excellence through production methods that prioritize quality, sustainability, and tradition.
Nestled in the hills of Tuscia, the estate produces wine and olive oil as an expression of its deep bond with the land. Its products will accompany the opening reception, fostering a dialogue between art, culture, and conviviality.
The exhibition is supported by media partners Arte 24—a television program dedicated to culture hosted by Daniele Nicosia—and L'ArtecheMiPiace, an art and culture blog created and directed by artist Giuseppina Irene Groccia, which focuses on in-depth features, interviews, and projects related to contemporary art. Info and Contact
VICINANZE – Step In – Never the Same
July 24–25, 2026
Palazzo Velli Expo – Rome
Vernissage
Friday, July 24, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Exhibition Opening Hours
Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Free admission
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