A new space for contemporary art in the boundless hinterland of Naples. Connessioni is born in Giugliano in Campania

Galleria Franco Riccardo Artivisive founder Franco Riccardo, together with architect Francesco Mallardo, has opened a new contemporary art space called Connessioni in Giugliano in Campania, a large town in the metropolitan area of Naples, Italy. Located at Corso Campano 147, the space debuted with a solo exhibition by Neapolitan artist Davide Stasino (b. 1978). Connessioni aims to host a diverse program of art exhibitions, literary events, book presentations, and cultural debates, fostering connections between different cultures and figures.

This initiative matters because it brings a dedicated contemporary art venue to Giugliano, a city of over 125,000 residents that is often associated with urban decay and lack of infrastructure, yet possesses a rich historical and archaeological heritage. By creating a platform for cultural exchange and community aggregation, Connessioni seeks to revitalize the local cultural scene and engage a population that Riccardo describes as lively and interested but underserved by contemporary art spaces. The project continues a trend of private and associative cultural initiatives reactivating urban spaces in Giugliano.