Bologna street art in Via del Pratello

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by letygoeson10, Mar, 2020Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Discover the vibrant Bologna street art scene in Via del Pratello, where murals and graffiti bring the city’s history and culture to life. Explore this unique outdoor gallery and uncover the stories behind the art.

Walking down Via del Pratello on a quiet morning reveals a different side of Bologna, far from the lively chaos of its evening scene. The soft light filters through the porticoes, illuminating a mix of open and closed shops.
The closed shutters showcase street art, a glimpse into the vibrant creativity of this unique street.

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Bologna Street Art by day

Bologna Street art in Via del Pratello transforms the city into an open-air gallery. Murals created by various artists through the Arti Povere Pratello project bring the street to life with vivid colors and powerful stories.

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Via del Pratello’s History

Originally named Peradello, the street was lined with pear trees, just as other nearby streets were named after walnut (Nosadella) and ash trees (Frassinago).

Its history dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries, evolving from a hub for the underprivileged to a center for artisan shops and political movements. Today, it remains a symbol of resistance, celebrated each year with the “Pratello R’esiste” festival every 25th of April.

Ale Senso – Bologna street art in Via del Pratello

Ale Senso – Bologna street art in Via del Pratello

Ale Senso – Bologna street art in Via del Pratello

Featured Artists

Ale Senso: Her murals, like the girl with mice, highlight stories of women and violence, blending tenderness with anguish.
About Ponny: Known for his thoughtful pieces, like an old man watching from a shutter.
Mp5: An Italian artist whose black-and-white mural of men with red gags symbolizes resistance.
Dissenso Cognitivo: A Ravenna-based artist whose eerie style is evident in his grey figure with a red book.
Luvi (Laura Fratangelo): An art director whose evocative scenes, like a bird trapped in plastic, speak to modern woes.
Tacckle Zero: This duo created a smiling Dalai Lama portrait at a shop entrance.
Alessandro Suzzi: His unique style features men with blank faces and stern birds.

Mp5

About Ponny

Other Notable Works

Psiko: His haunting mural depicts a bound and gagged couple, poised for execution.
Etilf Pep and Noncicredo: Their Mayan-inspired art adds a distinct flair to the street.
Leticia Mandragora: An Italian-Spanish artist focusing on female heroines, including figures like Eleonora Pimentel Fonseca and Sofia Loren.

Via del Pratello is a canvas for stories and ideas, making it a must-see for anyone in Bologna. Each wall tells a tale, often brought from afar, adding to the charm of this historic street nestled within a modern city.

Dissenso Cognitivo

Luvi

Here is Psiko’s haunting painting: a man and a woman bound and gagged, ready to face the gallows. Psiko, born in Turin and now based in Ferrara, is a self-taught artist specializing in paintings and murals, with a recent passion for pixel art, glitch art, and the concept of “image fragmentation.”

Maya-inspired depictions can be seen in the works of Etilf Pep and Noncicredo.

Dedicated to women, the art of Leticia Mandragora, an Italian-Spanish artist, focuses on female heroines. Her traditionally blue portraits feature iconic figures such as Eleonora Pimentel Fonseca, Grazia Deledda, and Sofia Loren.

Psiko

Etilf Pep e Noncicredo

There are so many artists who have left their “mark” on the walls, shutters, doors and roller shutters of this incredible street in Bologna. Go see them! Every piece of wall is a story brought here from far away, sometimes.
They are the ones who have made Via del Pratello a glimmer of the modern world nestled in a historic and ancient city.

Below is a review of the artists who have contributed to Bologna street art in Via del Pratello.

Lisa Gelli and Nicola Alessandrini

Run

Sardomuto and Alessandro Bario

Alessio Bolognesi

Infinite

ManDragora Leticia

Eltilf Pep and Noncicredo