curated by Andrea Guastella and Studio M’arte Acquario Romano – Casa dell’Architettura 11 October – 16 November 2025 Opening: 11 October, 5:00 PM Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM | free admission The Casa dell’Architettura at the monumental complex of the Acquario Romano presents “Hortus”, a sculpture exhibition curated by Andrea Guastella and Studio M’arte, which… Find out more
On the occasion of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IQY), the National Quantum Science and Technology Institute (NQSTI) launches the Quant’ARTE Festival, an initiative that brings visual art and quantum science into dialogue, with the aim of introducing the general public to the potential and implications of quantum technologies through creative expression…. Find out more
OPEN CALL PERFORMANCE CLUSTER 2025 DISCIPLINE / DESIRE / SURVEILLANCE Convened by Elise Morrison and Marta Jovanović Students of Yale and RUFA universities presenting their works together at MAXXI Museum in Rome . Performance Cluster, RUFA’s annual performance art event, will take place this year in collaboration with Yale University. It takes inspiration from Morrison’s… Find out more
RUFA students were among the protagonists of the event «Nuit des Cabanes – Living Tomorrow», on July 3rd in the gardens of Villa Medici. They were involved in the performance «8 comme l’infini» presented by fashion artist Maroussia Rebecq, an experience that blends fashion and performance art, exploring themes related to the body, identity, and… Find out more
From 26 to 30 May 2025, RUFA hosted the masterclass “Deconstruct the Gesture” led by artist and lecturer Matilde Sambo—an intensive experience that engaged Fine Arts students in a practical and poetic reflection on the gesture, through bodily movement, sound and video. Starting from the keywords body, gesture, play, the workshop invited participants to… Find out more
On Sunday, May 18th, starting at 10:00 AM, the Ostia Pier will transform into a large “Città Studio,” hosting an outdoor day dedicated to learning, creativity, and dialogue between art, education, and community. Città Studio is an event promoted by the participating Universities and AFAM Institutions, in collaboration with Municipio Roma X and the… Find out more
IMPRESSIONS OF HUMANITY – This is the project by Fondazione MSD, developed in collaboration with RUFA, Eikon Strategic Consulting Italia Società Benefit, Pastificio Cerere, and a wide network of Patient Associations, to celebrate the first 20 years of its activity. The project was created with the aim of exploring, understanding, and communicating – through… Find out more
6ARTISTA is back: the renowned residency programme for young artists promoted by Fondazione Pastificio Cerere Now in its sixth edition, the project was conceived by Marcello Smarrelli and is being carried out this year as a collaboration between Fondazione Pastificio Cerere and RUFA, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture and SIAE,… Find out more
When the body becomes language and dance turns into research: Supriya Ravi Shankar and Lydia Monsen, RUFA students in the Painting Master’s Programme, took part in the BIP “Body, Dance, Choreography, and Interdisciplinary Research” in Lithuania—an artistic experience beyond borders. From 17 to 28 March 2025, RUFA students Supriya Ravi Shankar and Lydia Monsen,… Find out more
by Marta Jovanović RUFA Coordinator of the Department of Visual Arts. The RUFA Master’s programme in Performance Art is not merely an academic path, but a dynamic laboratory that looks to the future of the discipline, preparing students to become key players in an ever-evolving international cultural landscape. Our approach to teaching and research… Find out more
The exhibition by artist and RUFA professor Davide Dormino and Francesco Petrone opens: “Life, Death, Miracles”. In collaboration with Palazzo della Penna – Center for Contemporary Arts and Indigo Art Gallery, curated by Chiara Guidoni. Palazzo della Penna – Via Prospero Podiani 11. Open to the public until Sunday, April 13, 2025. The concept… Find out more
The new edition of the Myllennium Award is officially open, the prize that for eleven years has celebrated the commitment and creativity of young Italians under 30. With over €340,000 in cash prizes and concrete opportunities for professional growth, the Myllennium Award – promoted by the Barletta Group and the homonymous Foundation – recognizes the… Find out more
Camilla Gurgone (Lucca, 1997), Alumna of the RUFA course in Sculpture and Installation, has been named the Best Young Italian Artist of 2024 by Artribune. A prestigious recognition that celebrates the talent and dedication of an artist who has distinguished herself through innovative and refined research. Camilla Gurgone’s journey is rich in achievements. During… Find out more
N0 Art Group, in collaboration with Accademia Italiana and San Lorenzo Art District, presents the solo exhibitions of the artist and RUFA graduate Carola Spina (1998) and the artist Federica Gonnelli (1981), curated by Matteo Peretti and Bianca Catalano, concluding the second cycle of art residencies of N0 80 Giorni Art Residency. The works… Find out more
Iginio De Luca guest at RUFA: a meeting between urban art and contemporary poetry As part of the lessons on Modern Art History 2 and Contemporary Art History, curated by professors Daniela Cotimbo and Fabrizio Pizzuto, RUFA had the pleasure of hosting the multifaceted artist Iginio De Luca. The meeting, a significant moment of dialogue… Find out more
We regret to inform you that the event scheduled for Thursday, December 12th, featuring the American painter David Bowes and the art curator and critic Graziano Menolascina, has been canceled due to an unexpected illness of the speaker. On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM, in Room A13 (4th floor) at Pastificio Cerere,… Find out more
Ambientale Art Festival – October 26, 2024 Location: Caffarella Park, Rome. On October 26, 2024, the historic Caffarella Park was transformed into a vibrant open-air art festival curated by emerging artists from RUFA. In collaboration with Roma Capitale, R5 Living, and with the support of NATIVA, this unique event offered the public the chance… Find out more
Artists: Eva Maleen Deckner, Negin Fallah, Chantal Spapens, Tanek, Olympia, and Vittorio Venturoli. Opening: October 21, 2024 at 18.00 Performance by Olympia at 19.30 Curated by: Aida Özcan, Victoria Rose Froberg Casa delle Cultura de Municipo V — Villa de Santis, 665, Via Casilina 00177 Roma. The exhibition is open to the public until 23… Find out more
The artist Wang Yuxiang, a graduate of the RUFA School of Visual Arts, is one of the key figures celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Fondazione Pastificio Cerere. On this occasion, the artist will exhibit in the new exhibition space designed by the architecture studio STARTT with his first solo show in Italy, titled “Anche… Find out more
On Friday 7 June 2024 RUFA hosted a Talk with Alice Conconi, Partner and Senior Director of Andrew Kreps Gallery in New York. The meeting, open to all RUFA students, is led by lecturer Fabrizio Pizzutos. Alice Conconi is the partner and senior director of Andrew Kreps Gallery in New York. After her studies… Find out more