Street Art in Grosseto
When in Maremma, I often stop in Grosseto for a quick lunch or a bit of shopping. On my last visit, I noticed many ‘for rent’ signs stuck on empty storefronts in the town centre. They are linked to the aftermath of the Covid lockdowns and a trend that has been slow to catch on in Italy: shopping centres in the outskirts.
In Grosseto, an artists’ collective battles the emptying of the historic town centre in new ways. Each spring, Collettivo Clan invites street artists from all over Italy to turn grey shop front shutters and garage doors into vibrant works of art. Strolling trough the centre, I spotted a roller shutter positively embellished by a work of well-known Florentine street artist ExitEnter.
Hunting the historic town centre for more works, I was happy to discover many female artists, local and not. My favourites are the works of Grosseto-born Nora Camarri – in art Noralismo – just around the corner from lovely bar Quando basta, the bold colours of visual activist Yele, the delicate shapes of Flavia Bucci, and the playful illustrations of Costanza Rosi, whose before and after on Instagram shows just what a difference talent and a bit of paint can make.
So far, 52 shop front rollers have been turned into permanent artworks. And every year there are added more. To catch the artists in live action, plan a trip to southern Tuscany in late spring. You can find updates on the exact dates of the yearly Trame Street Art festival on Collettivo Clan’s Instagram account.
Collettivo Clan organizes street art tours in Italian. Or just go on a treasure hunt on your own by following the Trame Street Art Map on Google Maps. The diverse styles and themes range from whimsical characters to bold geometric patterns. It’s a fun activity for families with kids as you’ll find something for every age group.
