What could be more fitting to close what is thus far the largest graffiti expo on the island than with the sounds of hip hop? On Sunday the 11th , at the Foro Boario in Oristano , " Hope Around. New York Graffiti " will conclude, an exhibition of forty-two works by some of the most important American writers, curated by Fabiola Naldi and promoted in the latest edition of the Dromos festival. Starting at 7 pm , the presentation of the book " Presente Continuo " by the artist Dumbo (Ivano Atzori) will take place, followed by a concert by Italian hip hop icon DJ Gruff and musical selections officiated by Padrino .
The exhibition, extended beyond its scheduled date, has featured various personalities throughout its remaining months, including meetings, concerts, and presentations. The works , coming from the private collection of Pietro Molinas Balata , are also on public display for the first time , demonstrating the impact graffiti art has had on both culture and urban spaces, especially at its height of creative energy. The evening of Saturday the 10th will therefore feature the final events prior to the exhibition, promoted by the Centro Italo Arabo as part of " Muros de Arte ," before the grand closing the following day.
On Sunday at 7:00 p.m. , with free admission, the public will be introduced to the book "Presente Continuo ," created last year by Ivano Atzori, aka Dumbo, a multifaceted graffiti artist active since the early 1990s and part of the movement that took the art form from the countercultural underground to broader shores. Photos and texts thus delve into Atzori's personal journey and creative identity, with whom curator will be in conversation at the Forum.
