Urban Matrix Exhibition, a collective of street artists in Catania

It will be open to visitors until 22 November 2024, In the exhibition space of the Fil Rouge Project in Catania (Via Firenze 229 B/C), The urban matrices exhibition dedicated to Street Art. The exhibition offers a fascinating exploration of the Sicilian Street Art panorama, of the dynamic dialogue between the artists and the territory that saw them grow and assert themselves; highlighting the work of the authors who have left an indelible mark in the urban fabric of Sicily. On display the works of artists who have been able to impress their signature on urban spaces, transforming them into places of expression and collective identity.

The artists selected for the urban matrices exhibition contributed to creating an aesthetic narrative that reflects the soul of these places. Their works are not limited to decorating the walls: they tell stories, they express opinions, arouse reflections and often challenge the public to look beyond the surface. To exhibit those who have transformed the urban spaces into collective canvases thanks to their operational continuity in the area are called, the relevance of their works and the visual and cultural impact that know how to generate.

The selection was guided by the desire to represent the diversity and wealth of the local scene. Veterans artists, who saw the city transform under their eyes and their brushes, they support new voices, bringing with it a multiplicity of expressive languages ​​and experiences.

These works testify to how street art is not an ephemeral art form, but a significant contribution to the collective memory of the city. The interventions of these artists have transformed the island into an open -air museum, where each work becomes part of a wider narrative, that embraces history, the culture and identity of the place. Therefore the exhibition is not limited to celebrating the aesthetic beauty of the works, But he wants to reflect on the role that Street Art plays in the construction of the visual identity of the communities.

All info are available on Fil Rouge Project

Gives Villa Maria you can easily reach Catania by car and by train (the railway station is just a few meters away) in about 20 minutes.