Galleria ONO arte contemporanea
A contemporary art gallery, bookshop, music store, and lounge bar unified in a single concept space. Exhibitions span photography and graphic design, with focus on music, fashion, cinema, and twentieth-century cultural icons.
At a glance
ONO arte combines four distinct functions across three floors: a contemporary art gallery, independent bookshop, music shop, and aperitivo lounge bar. The venue programmes rotating exhibitions alongside regular talks, book launches, and screenings.
History
ONO arte operates as a concept store model, blending commercial retail with curatorial exhibition practice and hospitality. The venue reflects contemporary trends in independent cultural spaces that merge shopping, learning, and social gathering.
What you see
The gallery unfolds across three interconnected levels, creating distinct zones for art viewing, browsing books and music, and relaxing at the bar. The spatial arrangement encourages visitors to move fluidly between commercial and contemplative areas.
Cultural significance
ONO arte represents a modern curatorial approach that frames twentieth-century popular culture—music, fashion, cinema—as subjects worthy of serious visual examination. Photography and graphic design exhibitions contextualize the icons and movements that shaped contemporary visual literacy.
Key facts
- Address: Via Santa Margherita, 10, 40123 Bologna
- Coordinates: 44.4927343, 11.3401113
- Phone: 051 262465
- Website: http://www.onoarte.com/
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Tuesday–Friday 15:00–20:00; Saturday 10:00–13:00 and 15:30–20:00; Sunday–Monday closed
Entry is free. The venue functions as a social space as well as gallery, with the lounge bar available during opening hours for aperitivo service. Check the website for current exhibition details and event schedules.
The gallery is located in central Bologna at Via Santa Margherita. Public transport connections serve the city centre; the venue is within walking distance of other cultural attractions in the historic district.
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