SPAZIO GRIOT is a nomadic space that platforms multidisciplinary experimentation, exploration and discussion. As an itinerant, nomadic think, feel and do-tank firmly rooted in Rome, SPAZIO GRIOT hosts exhibitions, performances, screenings, workshops, residencies, readings, panels and multi-day events for audiences.
Previous events include the discussion panel Afroitalians in the arts today at the American Academy in Rome (2015), Sangue Misto at Jazz Re:found (2017), the touring performance project for the “Italia, Culture, Africa” programme of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mirrors and International Cooperation, Mirrors (2019), Memorie in Ascolto for Spellbound and Contemporary Rome, the Der Greif Guest Room (2020), Gucci Equilibrium Takeover (2020), Visioni | Raiy and Visioni | Guiss Guiss (2021) and the Italian launch of Grada Kilomba’s book Plantation Memories. Episodes of everyday racism (2021, in collaboration with Capovolte Edizioni and Castello Di Rivoli).