Art Market

With Canudis discover new creatives and listen to good music on the stairs!

In the heart of bustling Galatina , Canudis apartments rise as a charming oasis for innovative artists and artisans. Here, founder and interior designer Gloria Colazzo has shaped a unique space where art, design and innovation are intertwined in a symphony of creativity.

Canudis is not just an accommodation facility, but a true creativity hub where artists, designers, artisans and creative people meet, collaborate and share ideas. The apartments, located at 16 Via Stella in Galatina, are regularly transformed into the epicenter of cutting-edge events, guided by Gloria Colazzo’s pioneering vision.

In this conceptual space, art and design blend harmoniously, transforming every corner into an innovative exhibition setting. Home environments become authentic stage sets, where hosted brands can display their works in creative and striking ways.

Prominent among the events expected in May is theArt Market. However, this extraordinary event will be held on Saturday, May 4. It promises an unprecedented experience where art, craftsmanship and music come together in one enchanted atmosphere. The notes of music will echo down the stairs of the apartments, creating a festive atmosphere that invites sharing.

During the Art Market, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition spaces. The exhibition is an opportunity to connect with the work of local designers and artists. Corner shops set up inside will offer a wide selection of unique and original works. Participants will then be able to take home a piece of this extraordinary experience.

But art is not the only star of the evening. A concert by talented singer Alice Caronna and a live set by Matteo Capreoli will add a musical note to the already electrifying atmosphere. And to further enrich the sensory experience, visitors will be able to enjoy new cocktails offered by Geco Gin, thus creating a perfect combination of art, music and taste.

Canudis stands out for its avant-garde vision of transforming receptive spaces into true cultural centers. Through events such as the Art Market, local creativity, innovation and talent are celebrated, opening new avenues for expression and connection.

The Art Market at Canudis is a unique experience that invites contemporary entrepreneurs, creatives and artisans to share their works and connect with a passionate audience.

However, the event contributes to the continued evolution of cultural spaces and the promotion of unique experiences that enrich our community.

In a context that celebrates the diversity of Apulian art and creativity, Canudis stands out as a place beyond conventional boundaries. An unmissable experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the local artistic universe.

Art Market the official program

Here is the schedule for the Saturday, May 4, 2024 event at Canudis Apartments:

16:00 – The adventure begins! Discover the creations of the 15 featured brands and be inspired by the exhibition and corner shops.

6 p.m. – On the stairs, the atmosphere lights up with the live performance of Alice Caronna, giving you unique emotions through her music.

7 p.m. – Time to socialize and enjoy Gecko Gin ‘s new cocktails duringHappy Hour. And while we enjoy the appetizer, Matteo Capreoli ‘s live set adds the finishing touch to the evening, with his music filling the air with energy and vitality.

Admission: free*

* Advance registration on Eventbrite is required, or you can register directly on site.

The protagonists of the Art Market

In Canudis, the “Art Market” event offers a unique opportunity to discover and meet a diverse selection of local artists and creatives. Each with their own unique style and artistic vision. Among the protagonists of this extraordinary event, we find:

Alessandra Stefano, founder of the brand Flora Lab Cosmetics, which combines a passion for natural cosmetics with environmental sustainability, offering products formulated with careful research of raw materials and a keen eye for environmental impact.

Stefania Bolognese, known for her mastery of mosaic art, translates emotions into works of art by assembling unique colors and shapes in her Carpignano Salentino workshop.

Valentina Sergi, fashion photographer, captures the essence of beauty and elegance through her shots, creating engaging and evocative visual narratives.

Mina D’Elia, artist and performer, enchants audiences with her performance art dedicated to love and brotherhood, as well as creating unique pieces such as personal reliquaries that reinterpret ancient customs with a contemporary twist.

Angelica Dragone, a designer from Salento, celebrates the architecture and history of the South through her collection “Architectures in the South,” which transforms textiles into real works of art.

Nausica Maiorano and Vincenzo Maulucci, founders of Iapigi wallcovering and design. They present an installation chronicling their collection of custom wallpapers that add a unique touch of style to rooms.

Gabriele Caroppo and Valeria Greco are the founders of Geco Gin distillery. They offer an authentic expression of craft philosophy with their Mediterranean distillate, which captures the essence of the land through unique flavors and enveloping aromas.

Giada Antonia Resta carries on her brand, Giada Clothing, with a passion for hand-knit garments and the art of crochet. With her collection of unique clothing and accessories, she will enchant visitors to the event with her creativity and craftsmanship.

Giulia Crastolla, an artist and visual designer, is distinguished by her approach to artistic creation. With her motto “I listen, I observe, I paint,” she captures the essence of her works through careful observation of the world around her. In her paintings, women’s faces emerge as symbols of determination and strength, conveying powerful and meaningful messages.

For Marino Federico, known as Mercuri Art and among the emerging artists in Salento, abstract art is his passion. His mantra is “Where the essential is not outlining, but getting lost in everything that is not.”

Matteo Capreoli, known as TTeo, is a 38-year-old musician and producer. Raised between Berlin and southern Italy, he began as a jazz drummer and then turned to pop music, becoming a songwriter and producer. With over a decade of experience and collaborations with international artists, he is now working on a new album, exploring different musical influences.

Marta Lagna is a multifaceted professional, an expert in graphic design, interior decoration and calligraphy. Born in Galatina, she trained in medical and scientific journalism in Rome, discovering her passion for calligraphy in 2000 in Paris. He has worked with prestigious companies and agencies, co-founding CIAC (International Center for Calligraphic and Book Arts) in 2006. Also in 2014, back in Salento, she started the Marta.ink project, devoting herself to decorating furniture with her calligraphic art.

Abstractgian artist Gianluca Rizzo explores truth in art, capturing and abstracting the complexity of the world around him. His paintings, made with acrylic on canvas, range from evocative emotional spirals to human portraits, depicting a continuous breakdown and recomposition of identity. His works act as mirrors of emotions, transporting the viewer into emotional eddies that invite exploration and offer new perspectives.

Alberto Pestini is the founder of Sem’s Garden & Cactus brand, which specializes in shopping and selling a wide range of succulents, kokedama and indoor plants. His passion for nature is manifested in the creation of rock gardens, offering a wide variety of plants and accessories to enrich indoor spaces with natural and lasting beauty.

Alessandra Petrarchi is a cartoonist who passionately explores the world of medicine. He currently collaborates with Requiem Pamphlet, but his real dream is to tell all facets of medicine through cartoons and comics.

Rebecca Schiavone, an artisan from Salento, started the brand Spuria. With passion and creativity, she created the latest capsule collection of hand-painted accessories.

Pierluigi Portolano, the founder of Adzeta, stands out as a brilliant creative director and designer. But his creativity does not stop there: he is also a passionate storyteller and a talented street photographer. In addition to Adzeta, he started Motorecyclos, a unique project where each motorcycle is a living history, full of quotes that interweave the past with the future.

Carola Panico, co-founder of Tux Studio, embodies the history and determination that characterize the company. From a young age, Carola has cultivated a passion for fashion and tailoring, developing skills that enable her to successfully transform a concept into a finished product. Daniela Mazzeo, the other founder, brings with her extensive experience and knowledge of craftsmanship, with a special focus on traditional techniques.

Emanuela Tundo and Chiara Piri are craftswomen who specialize in creating unique clothing and accessories. Their brand name is Metis is. With skill and creativity, they weave fabrics and colors to create original and distinctive garments.

Finally, Alice Caronna is a singer-songwriter and sound designer from Rome, who graduated in Sound Design from IED Rome in 2018. She won the “Arderemo” contest and performed with artists such as Zen Circus and Gemello. He launched the EP “Alba” in March 2019, with a sold-out presentation at “Le Mura” in Rome. She has appeared on Radio Rai 1 and participated in events such as “Friday for Future.” He collaborates with the Sono Music Group record label and is currently on tour with Alba Eventi, with stops in Canudis, Barletta (May 5) and Avezzano (May 10).

Each participant contributes a unique talent from their region, enriching the event with a variety of works to be discovered and appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you at the Art Market!