José Witteveen — Orlando: solo exhibition at Galleria 291 Est (Rome)

José Witteveen — Orlando

Period: 30 May – 27 June 2026

Galleria 291 Est / Exhibition Space presents Orlando, a solo exhibition by José Witteveen curated by Elisa Dell'Accio. The project draws on Virginia Woolf's novel to explore transformations of identity and the tensions between time, gender and space.

The show gathers works produced since 2019, created through a participatory process where personal narratives interact with artistic practice. The pieces combine photographic techniques and experimental printing, offering a layered view of contemporary narratives.

• Works and techniques: mixed-technique prints, analog photography, cyanotype, photographic engraving (intaglio print).
• Opening: Saturday 30 May 2026, 18:30.
• Venue: Galleria 291 Est – Exhibition Space, Viale dello Scalo San Lorenzo 45, Rome.
• Curator: Elisa Dell'Accio.

Practical information

The exhibition stems from residencies and participatory programs: it is well suited to visitors interested in the intersection of critical practice, activism and collective storytelling. For a quieter visit, prefer weekdays.

• Check opening hours and any closures on the gallery's channels before visiting.
• The show includes works on paper and prints: avoid items or behaviors that could harm the artworks (bulky bags, sharp objects).

Tip: reading passages from Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" can deepen your understanding of the exhibition.