Spazio Opis: a centre for exhibition, protection and valorisation
Spazio Opis stands out as a center dedicated not only to the exhibition, but also to the protection and enhancement of works of art. It offers an integrated service of study, analysis and authentication, guaranteeing transparency and protection of the artistic heritage.
Origin of the name: Opis, deity of abundance
The name Opis has mythological roots: it was a Roman deity associated with abundance and prosperity. Symbolically, this term defines a place of connection between the richness of tradition and contemporary creative language.
We are a passionate and diverse team, composed of people with unique experiences in the fields of art, design and culture. Our experiences intertwine to create an inclusive environment, open to discovery and dialogue.
Our goal is to offer the public—be they collectors, enthusiasts or simply curious—an experience that stimulates thought and inspires creativity.
A place of excellence and dialogue between eras and styles
Spazio Opis presents itself as a place where it is possible to admire works of exceptional quality and rarity, without limitations of era or language. The gallery offers a reading of the history of art (and of History tout court) inspired by the concept of “Musée Imaginaire” evoked by André Malraux:
“The immensity of space and time of the world, with their innumerable works of art and the equal variety of styles, are made to coexist and dialogue with each other in the present of a circumscribed space.”
The gallery will exhibit both single works of great impact and new combinations, true liaisons dangereuses, between works of different origins, always in deep mutual dialogue and with a criterion of excellence and rarity.
Rome as an artistic and historical palimpsest
The gallery aims to be a “space-time door” that opens and closes on the immense historical and artistic palimpsest of Rome.
He believes that Rome is a plot of artistic experiences, on which the spirit of the world rests, a constellation in which each work—even if it comes from the antipodes—can:
The installation: black as the “zero degree” of space and time
The exhibition space is characterized by a black dominant, conceived as a zero degree of time and space. In this context, the artwork:
This anthropological reset allows the present vision to enjoy every aspect of the work, while the historical concreteness of its events emerges like a deep breath, held and released by its aesthetic power.
Scientific rigor and critical analysis
The gallery provides visitors with detailed information on each work on display, through: