On the Occasion of the Opening of the Exhibition by

Ozmo

Glitched Gods of Olympus

the Italian Cultural Institute in New York is pleased to invite you to

a roundtable discussion with

Ozmo & Fabio Finotti,  Alessia Panella, Carlo McCormick, Iena Cruz, Icy and Sot, Gabriel Specter

January 17, 2024 | 6PM

Italian Cultural Institute

686 Park Avenue, NY

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The Exhibition will be on view from January 17 to 31, 2024
Monday through Sunday, 10AM to 4PM

On the occasion of OZMO’s exhibition at the IIC-NY, a roundtable to explore the intersection of indie art like graffiti, street art, and DIY with established cultural institutions and brand collaborations. The conversation will enrich our understanding of the evolving relationship between underground art and mainstream cultural institutions.

Gionata Gesi aka Ozmo’s artistic journey began in the early 90s in Tuscany, with graffiti drawing inspiration from movies like “Wild Style” and the few zines available in the underground scenes. Around 2000, his style evolved, marking the beginning of his collaboration with name brands, thus bridging the gap between underground art and broader recognition. Since then, Ozmo’s work has expanded to museum exhibitions and public art collaborations, including a permanent installation at the MACRO Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome, a major exhibition at Museo del 900 in Milan in 2012, and a recent installation at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. His work has been recognized by the Italian Enciclopedia Treccani:

 https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/ozmo/

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