RUFA students will be among the protagonists of the event «Nuit des Cabanes – Living Tomorrow», which will take place on July 3rd in the gardens of Villa Medici. They will be involved in the performance «8 comme l’infini» presented by fashion artist Maroussia Rebecq, an experience that blends fashion and performance art, exploring themes… 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
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
“ITER AD SALUTEM – Il viaggio per la salvezza”. Exhibition by painter and RUFA student Alessia Mattia. Spazio AGORART – Clivio Rutario 53, Rome. Vernissage 17 May 2024 at 18:00- Finissage 31 May 2024 at 18:00. Art excites. Because it shows that there are really no limits to dreams and creativity. Categorically opposed to… Find out more
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 21 May at 6 pm at Pastificio Cerere – Sculpture Classroom for a Talk with Christophe Constantin, Art director at LEMME, and performance artist Marta Jovanović, lecturer and coordinator of the RUFA Visual Arts department. The talk will be held in English. As a central player… Find out more
“Wax-Built Castles’ is the title of the new performance that artist Chantal Spapens will hold on Saturday 4 May at 8pm in Ombrelloni Art Space in Via dei Lucani 18, San Lorenzo, Rome. Curated by Vittorio Venturoli and Victoria Froberg. “How am I to protect my wax-built castles of love from the devouring heat… Find out more
On Tuesday 19 March from 10 a.m., RUFA painting students had the opportunity to attend the first presentation in Italy of Da Vinci brushes, a renowned German company specialising in the production of fine art brushes. Hermann Meyer, Director of the company, and Olimpio Rum, Da Vinci’s representative in Italy, spoke as part of… Find out more