Art Primitivo e Contemporaneo

Primitivo e Contemporaneo is an art gallery and online shop presenting traditional art from cultures beyond Europe alongside contemporary works by selected artists. Its collection of tribal art and objects has been assembled over many years by a scholar and collector, with an emphasis on the forms, aesthetics, knowledge, and traditions passed down across generations. The gallery offers objects from Africa and Asia, including masks, textiles, ornaments, headdresses, coins, and other pieces.

It highlights the cultural and symbolic meanings of ornaments, which have served as decoration and as expressions of status, community, exchange, and life stages. Masks are presented in their aesthetic and ritual contexts, reflecting the social structures and beliefs of different groups. The contemporary art selection includes works by artists such as Michiel Blumenthal and Serafino Amato, alongside exhibitions featuring artists including Gian Luca Bianco and Virginia Ryan.

Through its gallery, events, exhibitions, and shop, Primitivo e Contemporaneo invites visitors to explore diverse artistic traditions and the distinctive creativity of individual artists