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D omus Art Gallery is the birthchild of Italian gallerist “BEHIND THE CANVAS, THERE IS A SOUL”

Glenda Lorenzani. She turned her home into a cosy gallery
in 2014, deviating from the typical coldness and imper-
sonal nature of such artistic venues. She welcomes all crea-
tives and has hosted many artists since, mainly from Greece
Exclusive ing what inspired her unique venture and what she plans for the future. beautiful frame for an art gallery. Domus Art Gallery is where my house
and Italy. She speaks to us now about her insights, includ-
is, so it couldn’t be far from where I actually live.
interview with When you decided to start the Domus Art Project, you opened your What new idea does your gallery want to introduce to its audience?
The gallery showcases all aspects of contemporary art from emerging artists.
own house to the public. What did you want to achieve with this
Italian gallerist unexpected move of yours? It tries to be original and unique, but I believe that this depends on the
relationship between the gallerist and the artist.
Moving to Greece in 2014 inspired me to start working in the art world.
Glenda Lorenzani When I opened my house to the public, I wanted to create an informal Until now, I didn’t follow a specific kind of art. Instead, I met talented
artists who inspired me to do projects together and follow them through
environment that I could share with art lovers, artists, and curators and
get them involved. I also wanted to get closer to people far from art. The
the years.
of Domus Art concept of a home gallery was born as an alternative space for viewing art. Tell us about the next event you are organizing in December at
I had no specific expectations, but my first thought was to attract Italian
Domus Art Gallery.
Gallery Athens. artists in Greece, and my desire was to create collaborations with other Firstly, I look for the artist as a person, trying to find their personal concepts
in their work. Behind the canvas, there is a soul, and we are mainly dealing
galleries in Greece and abroad, which I believe is extremely important
nowadays to spread art. with this.
What is your relationship with the southern suburbs? And why did Purple dream (Oil on wood panel – If the Athenian Riviera were a painting, which artist would it belong to?
Interview by DESPOINA SAMPSON 110 x 110 cm – 2023 by artist Μarjan
you choose the area of Vari for the Domus Art Gallery? Fahimi) from the “Crossover” exhibition, If Athens Riviera were a painting, it would be, for me, by Mirò with his
Since I moved, I have been living in the southern suburbs. The reason was open 21 October – 5 December 2023. capacity to reflect reality and fantasy through magical colours and symbols,
my appreciation for the landscape and seaside, all of which I believe is a Above we see the gallery’s space. while being impulsive and genuine at the same time. 

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