Videocittà showcases for the seventh time the most innovative and cutting-edge aspects of Rome
Videocittà takes us into the world of audio-visual and digital arts, featuring screenings, performances, DJ sets, talks, installations, video-mappings, video-art and bringing together artists from both the national and international scenes.
This year’s edition, hosted at the fascinating Gazometro in Ostiense, offers a variety of events, ranging from those that span the entire duration of the festival to one-offs. A universe of extraordinary encounters awaits you, sure to leave you amazed as you have the opportunity to see things never seen before.
Among the installations and activities that run throughout the whole festival, you will find Nebula, a site-specific installation designed by Quiet Ensemble and Giorgio Moroder , featuring original music by the esteemed Giorgio Moroder. The Gazometro will become the subject of a visionary vortex of video projections in close dialogue with the original music of one of the most innovative figures in the Italian music scene. The installation will immerse the audience in an experience with a constellation surrounded by a night sky full of stars.
Furthermore, another site-specific creation will enhance the second architectural structure of the Gazometro area: the Altoforno – the former blast furnace. The Altoforno will serve as the main stage and the backdrop to live performances and DJ sets by some of the most interesting representatives of the new national and international audiovisual scene. This includes Sardinian singer-songwriter BLUEM, techno DJ Electric Indigo, twelve member collective Thru Collected, the orchestra of the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia, and many more artists of varying genre styles.
After the theme of the lunar element in 2022 and the Earth in 2023, the theme of the event for 2024 is Galaxy.
The festival dedicates a significant space to Video Art with a dedicated two-night showcase. The first evening will feature Forbes Award winner for Debut Solo Show, Sahej Rahal. The second evening will present a selection of video works from Camille Henrot, one of the most established and respected artists in the contemporary art space, as well as German-Norwegian artist Bjørn Melhus.
Lastly, “Agorà” is Videocittà’s professional program that connects the local creative industry with experts in audio-visual, digital, and artistic fields, offering masterclasses and networking opportunities to develop skills and connections.
Since 2018, Videocittà has transformed Rome into a cosmopolitan city, capturing the attention of a broad audience of all ages. With its presence in iconic locations such as historical squares, art galleries, and spaces of industrial archaeology, it has created a unique environment that has attracted over 450,000 visitors in previous editions.
Videocittà continues to establish itself as a must-attend event for those who wish to immerse themselves in the most contemporary and dynamic version of Rome, for those who, at the heart of an ancient city, are interested in the future.
5-7 July, 2024
Gazometro, Via del Commercio 9-11
Tickets
from €15 – Full Pass €45
Rome Summer Festivals 2024
