A contemporary art gallery specializing in European and international avant-gardes from the 1950s to the 1980s, with a focus on conceptual photography, kinetic art, and Italian street art.
At a glance
Labs Gallery emerged from two friends’ two-decade commitment to contemporary art research and curation. The gallery presents a carefully assembled collection of works spanning conceptual photography, kinetic and programmed art, Gruppo Zero, Nul, Arte Povera, and analytical painting, alongside contemporary and street art practices.
History
Founded on the shared passion of its two proprietors, Labs Gallery developed through continuous investigation and rigorous scholarship of European and international avant-garde movements. The gallery’s twenty-year journey reflects a sustained commitment to deepening understanding of postwar artistic innovation.
What you see
The gallery presents rotating exhibitions drawn from its refined collection. Works span from the experimental photographic practices of the Conceptual movement to the dynamic installations of Kinetic art, alongside historical pieces from Arte Povera and contemporary interventions in street art and international practices.
Cultural significance
Labs Gallery serves as a resource for collectors and museums seeking rare and significant works from underrepresented movements. The gallery’s scholarly approach to curation—particularly its attention to Italian artistic developments—contributes to broader discourse on postwar European art history.
Key facts
- Address: Via Santo Stefano, 38, 40125 Bologna
- Coordinates: 44.4903048, 11.35002
- Phone: 348 932 5473
- Website: https://www.labsgallery.it/
Practical information
Opening hours and ticket prices change through the year, so we do not republish them here: the current ones are on labsgallery.it. What does not change is where it is: Via Santo Stefano, 38, 40125 Bologna, at 44.4903048, 11.35002.
Getting there
The gallery is located on Via Santo Stefano in central Bologna. Public transport and pedestrian access are available throughout the historic centre.
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