Il collettivo di artisti più vivace di Bologna compie 10 anni e lancia un crowdfunding
The Bologna-based artist-run space Gelateria Sogni di Ghiaccio is celebrating its 10th anniversary by transitioning into a broader collective and launching a crowdfunding campaign. Founded in 2016 by artists Filippo Marzocchi, Mattia Pajè, and Marco Casella, the space has hosted nearly 150 artists and over 50 solo exhibitions, filling a critical gap between art education and professional practice in Italy.
This milestone marks a shift from a physical exhibition space to a "friends-run" collective model that prioritizes community, performance, and ephemeral works. The crowdfunding initiative highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by independent, self-funded art spaces in Italy while demonstrating the enduring relevance of grassroots artist organizations in fostering local creative ecosystems.