ROSSETTI arte contemporanea

Christmas in Giustiniani and Surroundings
2025-12-04 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Rome) | Distretto del Design, Piazza dei Giustiniani, Genova, Italy
On Thursday 4 December, from 6 pm, the neighbourhood of Piazza Giustiniani and its surroundings, one of the most evocative areas of the historic centre and the heart of Genoa’s Design District, will come alive with “Natale in #GiustinianiEDintorni” (Christmas in #GiustinianiEDintorni), a widespread event involving ateliers, galleries, creative studios, design shops and artisan workshops.

The initiative was created as an opportunity to bring together merchants, professionals, friends and customers, while promoting the artistic and artisanal fabric of the neighbourhood through exhibitions, performances, tastings, interactive works and installations.

THE INITIATIVES IN THE PROGRAMME:

• Lino Di Vinci – Lifeforms Art Studio
“Threesonance”: performance of fluid geometry and electronic interaction with Team Hydra (Baricchi, Bertoli,
Mongiovì), in dialogue with the works in the gallery.

• LOSPAZIO – Marta Rebora
“Natale a mano libera – libertà creativa tra sartoria e design” (Freehand Christmas – creative freedom between tailoring and design): unique garments by Rattovolante and furnishing accessories by
rinCASAre.

• Studio A4 Architetti Associati & Pollericinque
Objects rich in memories at Spazio Canneto, with a toast in a vintage atmosphere and an exchange of Christmas baubles
brought by visitors.

• Cambielli Genova Atelier
Celebration of the Atelier’s first Christmas with a special opening.

• JoLab – Art & Textile Design by Johanna Wahl
‘Hidden Imaginaries’: preview of Gabriel Rapetti’s interactive multimedia work, with images by the author and
Johanna Wahl.

• Schenone Arredamenti
“A Christmas of Design”: convivial gathering with sparkling wine and panettone in the showroom in Via Chiabrera.

• Rossetti Arte Contemporanea
Collective exhibition in the 16th-century basement of Palazzo Saluzzo dedicated to femininity. Artist
Tom Porta will also be present with a live demonstration.

• Design35
Exchange of greetings with ciambellone cake, sparkling wine and special Christmas discounts.

• StudioBira – Contemporary artistic ceramics
Aperitif among unique pieces of artistic ceramics and original gifts.

• Spazio Giustiniani
Carol Burger’s ‘Moon-Magic’ exhibition: an immersive journey curated by Matteo Rossi, with an artistic paper nativity scene and
animated video inspired by the works.
A widespread event to celebrate the neighbourhood and enjoy an evening of art, design, craftsmanship and creativity.

FREE ENTRY – Piazza Giustiniani and surroundings, Genoa.

Presentation of the book ‘Il destino di Sofonisba’ (The Destiny of Sofonisba) by Chiara Montani
2025-12-11 18:00 | Rossetti arte contemporanea, Via Chiabrera 33r, Genova, 16123, Italia
Presentation of the book Il destino di Sofonisba (The Destiny of Sofonisba), in the presence of the author, Chiara Montani. Event curated by Enrica Perilio, museum services curator, in conversation with art historians Michela Fasce and Martina Panizzutt.

‘You see, Sofonisba, if you had been born a man, I would have done everything to have you in my workshop… even at the risk that your light would end up overshadowing me. You don’t really need me, or anyone else. The gift you possess has always been within you like a rare gem, rough but already perfect.’

Cremona, 1546.
Sofonisba Anguissola is little more than a child when she recognises the only thing that can truly make her happy: painting. Hers is not just a talent, it is an overwhelming passion; she does not want to fill her eyes with art, she wants to create it. Although her era is not at all generous to enterprising women, the nobleman Amilcare Anguissola decides not to frustrate his daughter’s aspirations by allowing her to take private lessons, on condition that she does not go to the workshop, does not come into contact with the other apprentices, and is excluded from geometry, perspective and anatomy. Sofonisba was thus able to push her ambition beyond what she would ever have believed possible. Despite the many limitations, she immediately proved capable of capturing on canvas the deepest emotions and movements of the soul of those she portrayed. It is something that cannot be taught, a natural talent combined with an almost absolute mastery of the elusive world of pigments, oils and resins. Her extraordinary gift took her far from her native Cremona to Milan and then to Habsburg Spain, where she became, albeit unofficially, a court painter. But every success leaves its mark, as does every battle fought to gain recognition for a role traditionally reserved for men. Adverse circumstances forced Sofonisba to give up the great love of her life, and the Spanish monarch Philip II forced her into a marriage of convenience. However, nothing in her long life ever distracted her from her greatest work of art: the construction of her destiny as a free artist, which the passing of the centuries has not diminished.

THE AUTHOR
Chiara Montani was born in Milan. After graduating in Architecture, she worked in the world of design and graphics. She specialises in art therapy and loves to devote herself to art, which is also the main subject of her literary works. She has published a trilogy with Garzanti (Il mistero della pittrice ribelle, La ritrattista, L’artista e il signore di Urbino) and Enigma Tiziano. She is also the author of Ciò che una donna può fare (UTET), a history of art from a female perspective. Her books have been translated into French and Spanish.

Link to the book: https://neripozza.it/libro/9788854533769

Presentation of the book “Jeanne Hébuterne—the light of Modigliani” by Stefania Colombo
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Rossetti arte contemporanea, Via Chiabrera 33r, Genova, 16123, Italia
Presentation of the book Jeanne Hébuterne – la luce di Modigliani (Jeanne Hébuterne – Modigliani’s Light), in the presence of author Stefania Colombo. Event curated by Arianna Destito Maffeo and Antonella Grandicelli of The MeltinPop, the literary blog dedicated to all cultural issues related to society and the local area.
During the evening, it will be possible to purchase the book.
Locked in a room on a winter night in Paris in 1920, Jeanne is not alone: her brother André is with her. When you are desperate, you should always have a brother by your side. Brother and sister remember, imagine, cry, and laugh. Jeanne is talented, in love, and not yet twenty-two years old. Her child is about to be born. Her partner has just died. Few people know Jeanne Hébuterne. Everyone knows her partner: Amedeo Modigliani. During this long night, immersed in memories of an overwhelming passion and forbidden love, Jeanne retraces her story with Modì. A compelling tale of love, loss, and resilience set in the vibrant and tormented artistic world of early 20th-century Paris.
Link to the book: https://www.morellinieditore.it/books/jeanne-hebuterne/

STEFANIA COLOMBO
Born in Milan in 1979, she was fascinated by the creative power of words and initially became interested in the performative power of language, working as a criminal lawyer from 2004 to 2013. At the same time, she trained as an actress, author, and director. She moved to Paris, where she currently lives, and obtained a Master’s degree in Études Théâtrales at the Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3. She is a member of the artistic collective La portée and the theater company Il Palinsesto. She contributed to the book A tutto sport, published by La Spiga (2016).

ArteGenova 2026
2026-02-13 10:00 - 2026-02-15 20:00 | Fiera di Genova – Padiglione Blu, Via dei Pescatori, 33, Genova, (GE), 16128, Italia
ArteGenova 2026 – BLU Hall, stand 78
Four days dedicated to culture and investment in art, eagerly awaited each year by a considerable number of operators, visitors, investors, and collectors from all over Italy and abroad. More than 150 galleries will offer enthusiasts an anthology of works of the highest quality, as always.

The inauguration will take place on Thursday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m., by invitation only.

The event will take place from February 13 to 15, 2025.

ArteGenova 2026 will be open to the public on Friday, February 13, Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Great modern and contemporary art returns to Genoa with thousands of works, bringing to the city masterpieces by world-renowned artists and, with them, the new generation of Italian artists (particularly from Liguria), who will have their own space within the exhibition in the Blue Pavilion of the Fair.

We are pleased to offer our contacts free admission tickets to ArteGenova. Tickets are nominative, so please send an email expressing your interest to: info@rossettiartecontemporanea.it

We look forward to seeing you at the Blue Pavilion, Stand 78.

More information: https://www.artegenova.com/

GENOVA
Genova, città la cui provincia conta 900.000 abitanti, si è sempre dimostrata molto sensibile all’arte moderna e contemporanea: testimoni ne sono la presenza nel capoluogo ligure di numerose gallerie d’arte e le sempre più frequenti iniziative artistiche promosse dalla cittadinanza.
L’ottima posizione strategica della città, da sempre fulcro dell’ attività portuale del Paese, millenario crocevia verso Milano, Torino, Bologna, Firenze, richiama visitatori e collezionisti anche dalla vicinissima Francia e dalla Svizzera, per non parlare della straordinaria visibilità di cui beneficerà la Mostra, grazie ad un piano media messo appunto e perfezionato ogni anno, coinvolgendo i quotidiani nazionali e locali, la pubblicità sulle riviste specializzate, sulle radio locali e nazionali, le affissioni nelle maggiori città italiane, compresa la pubblicità dinamica sui bus cittadini, oltre alla preziosità di un sito internet visitato tutto l’anno, che registra centinaia di migliaia di contatti nei giorni a ridosso della fiera.
ArteGenova è una importante e consolidata occasione di investimento.

Genova fucina dell'arte. Gli anni '60-'70-'80 tra tradizione, avanguardia e sperimentazione
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Genova
Conferenza a cura di Armando Battelli, storico e perito d’arte del Tribunale di Genova. Allievo dell’Accademia di Belle Arti, è il 1971 quando apre in città la galleria di arte moderna e contemporanea “Arte Verso”.
Il panorama artistico del momento rifletteva i fermenti sociali e le sperimentazioni del dopoguerra, caratterizzato dalla presenza di numerose gallerie private e da collettivi d’avanguardia.
Genova, come altre città italiane, vedeva l’emergere di artisti legati all’Arte Povera, alla Body Art e all’arte concettuale, pur mantenendo un forte legame con la pittura e la scultura.

Diverse gallerie private fungevano da centri nevralgici, esponendo sia artisti locali che internazionali, alimentando il dibattito e la creatività.
L’arte nella Genova di quegli anni era un crocevia di tradizione e rottura, con un fermento artistico che cercava una nuova identità, tra sperimentazione e radicamento locale: quale migliore testimonianza di quei momenti se non quella di chi, in prima persona, ha contribuito partecipando attivamente a questo fervore artistico di impatto epocale.
Vi aspettiamo in galleria mercoledì 25 febbraio alle 18.00 con Armando Battelli.

ARMANDO BATTELLI
Nasce a Genova il 24 maggio 1946.
All’età di quattordici anni inizia il suo interesse per l’arte, la musica e la letteratura.
Frequentatore dell’Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti, nell’anno 1971 apre a Genova una galleria d’arte moderna/contemporanea “Arte verso”, di respiro internazionale, che rimane attiva fino all’anno 2004. Dai primi degli anni novanta integra la sua attività di gallerista, occupandosi di ricerche, fornendo su richiesta documentazioni, perizie e consulenze.
Dal 4 maggio 1995 è iscritto come Perito d’arte alla Camera di Commercio e dal 12 luglio dello stesso anno presso il Tribunale di Genova come Consulente Tecnico (CTU).
Da quella data viene incaricato sia nell’ambito Civile che in quello Penale di eseguire perizie, acquisire dati, emettere giudizi a seconda delle necessità dei casi. Figura fondamentale per valutare, autenticare e preservare il patrimonio artistico e culturale.

La Maddalena and the women of Genoa
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Genova
Walk through the Maddalena district: we will immerse ourselves in this ancient neighborhood, discovering its curiosities.

Stories of noblewomen in love and street women, among Renaissance residences, medieval alleys, churches, and votive shrines dedicated to Mary.

Dedicated to everyone, Genoese and non-Genoese alike.

The event is free, but reservations are required.

To register, send an email to info@rossettiartecontemporanea.it

Solo exhibition by Gianluca Patti
2026-03-27 18:00 - 2026-04-27 21:00 | Rossetti arte contemporanea, Via Chiabrera 33r, Genova, 16123, Italia
The exhibition season at Galleria Studio Rossetti continues with a solo exhibition dedicated to artist Gianluca Patti.

An eclectic and sensitive artist, he is characterized by his bold use of color, expressed through studied and delicate brushstrokes, overlapping and layered. The artist manages to blend and create a dialogue between color and materials to which he feels a strong affinity, which have marked his formative path. Through layering, he recounts time and the unwritten stories that accompany it.

Drawing on his familiarity with construction elements such as resins, stucco, pigments, and gauze, and his skill in handling colors, he manages to create artistic compositions of pure abstraction, balanced but endowed with marked originality and great visual and material impact.

Thanks to his use of color, Patti has developed his own personal style in which color and material coexist, complement each other, come to life together, and enhance each other.

Gianluca Patti’s works are a kaleidoscope of emotional and visual stimuli.
The artist depicts the metamorphosis, evolution, and relentless flow of our thoughts over time. These changes give rise to new insights, inspirations, and ideas in a constant stream.
The title of the exhibition was inspired by listening to the song ‘Go Ahead’ by Miles Davis, the great trumpeter and jazz composer considered one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. In the 1980s, he embodied the concept that change must be a constant component in art: ‘If you want to keep creating, you have to be about change’. Jazz is free music, constantly changing: in the same way, Gianluca Patti’s work moves sinuously between structure and improvisation, control and abandonment. On the table, rules serve only as a springboard for creative leaps, transforming into a continuous exercise in self-determination, poised between free choice and the ripples of shared language.

Go Ahead tells of determination and of not stopping, of accepting change as an integral part of the creative and human journey. It is an invitation to never stop creating, to believe in movement, in research, in the possibility of reinventing oneself. In an age that demands speed and certainty, this exhibition asserts the value of process, evolution and listening. As in the music of Miles Davis, here too the meaning lies not in perfection, but in the tension towards something that is still happening.

Gianluca Patti
Born in Monza (MB) in 1977. Lives and works in Monza.
Gianluca Patti was born in Monza on August 28, 1977. After obtaining his diploma in surveying, he worked for about 20 years in the communications and publishing sector. During these years, he had the opportunity to deepen his passion for art, immediately trying his hand at painting and studying contemporary art.

The artist’s cross-disciplinary approach also led him to collaborate on set design in the advertising and interior design sectors and to be selected for art and business projects.

Today, he exhibits in important galleries nationally and internationally. His latest project is the mural “Respiro” (Breath), an artistic intervention created with a special eco-sustainable paint capable of reducing air pollution.
