Curatorial Project at Galleria La Pigna, Rome, Italy: April 16-28, 2026

Cartography of Contemporary Art:“From the Hudson to the Tiber," proposes contemporary art as a field of relations rather than a fixed geography. Bringing together artists, from different backgrounds and proveniences. the project unfolds as a transatlantic dialogue situated in Rome, between two rivers historically associated with cultural exchange and transformation.

The Hudson functions as a symbolic point of origin, representing a dynamic artistic ecosystem shaped by plurality and movement. The Tiber, by contrast, evokes continuity, stratification, and historical depth. Between these coordinates, the exhibition constructs a shared space in which artistic practices are understood not as representations of place, but as responses to experience, condition, and time.

Across painting, photography, and drawing, the works articulate distinct visual languages while participating in a broader cartography defined by correspondence rather than hierarchy. Each artwork operates as a point of orientation within an open map shaped by dialogue and exchange.

Presented on the occasion of Novado Gallery’s tenth anniversary, the exhibition reflects the gallery’s long-standing commitment to supporting artists while cultivating international connections. Conceived as a platform rather than a singular event, Cartography of Contemporary Art positions Rome as a moment of convergence within an ongoing curatorial journey.

Exhibiting artists include: Susan MacDonald, Heidi Curko, Stéphane Graciet, Lex Heilijgers, Steve M. Pearlman, Eleazar Sanchez, Anne Novado