White Noise Gallery

White Noise Gallery is an extremely interesting contemporary art space in San Lorenzo, a district with a reputation for youth and experimentation. It was my first time here, I arrived without any appointment or warning, but one of the gallerists, Carlo, took 30 minutes out of his day to take me round the current exhibition and talk about what White Noise does best. This gallery opened in March 2014, and has gained a reputation for showcasing contemporary Italian artists from all over the peninsular. Currently, until February 27^th, there is an extremely compelling show from Sardinian sculptor Roberto Fanari, who weaves, solders and twists iron wire to create sculptures and metal tapestries which generate in the viewer many different conflicting emotions, from unease to compassion. The gallery has an underground space which is very esoteric, reminiscent of an Etruscan tomb, and the exhibition continues there as well. Well worth a look if you’re in Rome and would like to take a break from all the «old» stuff.