28/08/2026
MARE NOSTRUM is an ambitious project that brings together the art of Andrea Roggi and some of Liguria’s most extraordinary locations: Portofino, Genoa and Alassio. Three unique cities at the heart of a major exhibition journey celebrating the power of contemporary art and the beauty of the region.
Liguria is a region with an exceptional history. For centuries, it has been a land of encounters, exchange, and great traditions. Within this context, Andrea Roggi’s artistic research takes on an even deeper significance, engaging with the landscape and exploring universal values such as growth, knowledge, community and renewal.
From the timeless elegance of Portofino to the monumental spaces of Genoa and the seafront of Alassio, the sculptures become naturally integrated into settings of extraordinary historical and scenic value. In Alassio, the artist also symbolically becomes part of the city’s history with a dedicated ceramic tile on the celebrated Muretto di Alassio, an honour traditionally bestowed upon personalities who have left their mark on the cultural landscape.
For many years, Galleria Ravagnan has developed major public art projects because we believe that contemporary sculpture should be experienced by people – in squares, along streets and within the public spaces that shape the identity of a place. Each initiative represents an opportunity to create new connections between art, people and places, making sculpture part of everyday life while contributing to the enhancement of the local cultural heritage.
We would like to thank the Liguria Region, the Cities of Portofino, Genoa and Alassio, the institutions, sponsors and all the partners who made this project possible, sharing our belief that art should become increasingly accessible and experienced by everyone.
