The Prato exhibition centre is one of the venues of the international contemporary art network dedicated to human rights, conceived by Roberto Ronca and Debora Salardi and developed in collaboration with AIAPI UNESCO and CreActivity. Nistri 33 thus contributes to a distributed museum in which art invites reflection on human dignity and human rights.
Participating artists: Nikolai Russev – Bulgaria; Rosane Viegas – Brazil; Roberta Masciarelli – Brazil/USA; Sien He – China; Elina Tsingiroglou – Greece; Ch. Jalayer – Iran; Mauro Gazzara, Sandra Bellini, Chiara Avanzo, Alfredo Avagliano, Tiziana Tirtha Giammetta and Ignazio Fresu – Italy; Julia Bagryanskaya – Russia; Deniz Karakurt Şekerci – Turkey; Gustavo Maestre – Venezuela; Punto Critico – World.
The works address themes including the right to education and knowledge, the status of women, poverty, the stigma associated with mental distress, and the consequences of war. Diverse backgrounds and artistic languages come together to create a journey that gives visibility to experiences often relegated to the margins.
Founded by Ignazio Fresu and Gustavo Maestre, Nistri 33 is an independent cultural space in Prato. Its exhibitions are free of charge for both artists and visitors: a choice that supports artistic research and makes encounters with