8th WAG Multidisciplinary Art Festival - GAMES 2024
Rome, Italy
July 1-7, 2024
Venue: Medina Art Gallery
Via Angelo Poliziano 32-34, Rome
Participants: artists / members from Argentina, Azerbaijan, Canada, Croatia, Finland, Israel, South KoreaUnited Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Organizer: WAG International Artistic Organization, Headquarter & National Committees
WAG HQ Presidents: Peter Weisz Jasminka Blazevic Paunovic
e: wag.head.office@gmail.com
www.wagames.org
TIMETABLE
JULY 1,MONDAY
Arrivalsthroughouttheday
Afternoon:Artworkscollecting
JULY 2,TUESDAY
Morning:OpenbusCitytour
Afternoon:Opening&Vernissage
JULY 3,WEDNESDAY
Morning:ProgramintheGallery
AnnualMeeting&Lunch:HQandNCPresidents
Afternoonisfree
JULY 4,THURSDAY
Morning:ProgramintheGallery
Afternoon:NationalGalleryofModernandContemporary Art
JULY 5,FRIDAY
Morning:ProgramintheGallery
Evening:GroupDinner
JULY6,SATURDAY
Morning:Takingbackexhibits,intheGallery
Evening:Performance“TheThreeTenorsinRome”
JULY 7,SUNDAY/DEPARTURE
JULY 1 MONDAY
JULY1,MONDAY
Arrivals
from2pmcheck-inHOTELPATRIA (addressViaTorino36,IT00184),
7,30pmcollectingartworks,atthe hotelreception
optional:uponcollecting,wecan goalltogetherforadinneror drink(notintheprogram)
CITY TOUR ROMA
“HOP ON HOP OFF 24 HOURS”
You’ll whip around the highlights of the Eternal City on an open-top bus.
The route will take you past landmarks and attractions like the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps, the Fontana del Tritone and Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum archaeological area, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and more.
OPENBUSPANORAMICTOUR
You can listen to interesting facts and stories from Rome’s history in the audio guide.
INCLUDED: 24 hours hop-on & hop-off without limits, Map of Rome, WiFi, Multilingual audio headset
Get to know the maravelous city of Rome and discover why it is considered as an open air museum with the Panoramic route offered by the tourist bus of Rome. Take advantage of the Hop-On Hop-Off service benefits and hop on and off the bus at any of the stops of the route as often as you want. This route consists of 8 stops that will take you to the main points of interest of the Italian capital. This route lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
8 Stops / Passing by... Termini Station Stop (corner Piazza dei Cinquecento) - St Mary Major - Colosseum
Archaeological Area - Circo Massimo - Bocca della VeritàPiazza Venezia - Roman Forum - Vatican City & Sistine
Chapel (between Via Panico and Via Mastro) - Spanish
Steps - Shopping Area - Barberini & Trevi Fountain
Bus frequency: 30 min
1.Termini
2.SantaMaria Maggiore
8.BarberinieFontana
diTrevi
3.ColosseoArea Archeologica
4.CircoMassimoBoccadellaverità
7.PiazzadiSpagnaAreacommerciale
6.CittàdelVaticanoe CappellaSistina
5.PiazzaVenezia-Foro Romano
Stazione Termini 1.
(Via Enrico de Nicola)
Due to renovation works in the area, our stop n.1 will be in via Enrico de Nicola, in front of Piazza dei Cinquecento (at the 910 Atac line stop).
Termini Station is Rome's main railroad station. Every day 800 trains and 480,000 travelers pass through its platforms, making it the busiest train station in Italy. The station was built in 1867 and has been remodeled several times, most recently in 2000 for the Jubilee. The area around Termini is one of the less touristy areas of Rome. Near this stop are the Piazza della Repubblica, the Museo Nazionale Romano and the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. Source: disfrutaroma.com
2. Santa Maria Maggiore (Piazza dell'Esquilino, Roma)
Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the four Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome. Its construction was ordered by Pope Liberio who
– they say – on August 5th 356 saw the Virgin Mary in his dreams. She indicated him where to construct the church through a snow fall that happened on the Esquilino Hill (this is the reason why the church is also called by the second name of Saint Mary “ad Nives”, of the Snows). It seems, however, that the actual Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica was built under Sisto III who erected it and dedicated it to Mary’s motherhood, just after the Council of Efeso in 431.
Source: rome.info
3.
Colosseo Area Archeologica
(Via di San Gregorio. Roma)
The Roman Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commissioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. It was completed by his son, Titus, in 80, with later improvements by Domitian.
The Colosseum is located just east of the Roman Forum and was built to a practical design, with its 80 arched entrances allowing easy access to 55,000 spectators, who were seated according to rank. The Coliseum is huge, an ellipse 188m long and 156 wide. Originally 240 masts were attached to stone corbels on the 4th level.
Source: rome.info
4.
Circo Massimo - Bocca della verità
(Via del Circo Massimo, Roma)
The Circo Massimo - Mouth of Truth Stop will take you near two of the top-rated sights in Rome.
You can find the Bocca della Verità on the façade of the Chiesa di Santa Maria. Legend has it that if you put your hand inside and tell a lie, it will snap shut and eat it. It is one of the most popular attractions in the city! Will you dare to find if it's true?
On the other hand, when you approach the Circo Massimo and see a large green area, you will be on the remains of the most famous circus in Rome. Here the sport competitions of the Empire were held. Of all the modalities, chariot races were the most popular. Up to 250,000 spectators attended these shows! From this point you can enjoy magnificent views of the Palatine Hill.
The Domus Augustea and the Baths of Caracalla are also in the area. We suggest you make sure to visit the panoramic garden of Giardino degli Aranci. Enjoy the amazing views over Rome!
Source: roma.city-tour.com
5.
Piazza Venezia - Foro Romano
(Via del Teatro di Marcello, Roma)
The Piazza Venezia - Foro Romano stop is an area not to be missed when exploring the city.
Admire the monument to Emmanuele II. See the Palazzo di Venezia, the market and the Trajan's column. The square is just a few minutes' away from top rated sights, such as the Pantheon.
Visit the museums in its surrounding area. Admire the artworks in the Capitoline, the Vittoriano or the Colonna Galleries. You will also be next to the Imperial Forums. See the remains of public spaces created by Julius Caesar, Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva and Trajan. These were the places from which the legal, religious and commercial decisions of the Empire were made.
Explore the area at your own pace. Hop on back again in the pink bus and continue your route through this ancient city.
Source: roma.city-tour.com
6. Città del Vaticano e Cappella Sistina (Lungotevere Tor di Nona, Roma)
Hop off at the Vatican City & Sistine Chapel stop if you want to discover what the Vatican has to offer you. The city state of the Vatican is home of the Pope as well as the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Because of its size, it is the smallest independent state in existence. Although it occupies less than half a square kilometer, you could spend a whole day admiring St. Peter's Square and the Basilica. Wander through the 19 Vatican Museums, among which the Sistine Chapel stands out. One of the most impressive art collections in the world awaits you here.
The stop is great to explore other places in Rome. For instance, the Castel Sant’Angelo. With 1900 years old, it houses a museum of medieval weaponry and Renaissance paintings.
A short walk away from the same you will find Piazza Navona, an icon of Roman life. Enjoy its cafes and restaurants and admire the Bernini Fountain!
Source: roma.city-tour.com
7. Piazza di Spagna - Area commerciale (Via Ludovisi, Roma)
The Spanish Steps stop is in one of the most famous areas of Rome, where some of the best hotels in the capital are. Via Veneto street is notably famous for film ""La Dolce Vita"".
The Spanish Steps (Piazza Spagna) is known worldwide for its grand staircase. The square receives its name for being the place where the Spanish embassy was located. You can climb up the top to admire the Church of the Trinità dei Monti. For centuries this place has been the center of the artistic and literary life of Rome.
In the area you can also visit the old Villa Borghese. The Galleria houses one of the largest art collections in the world. See sculptures by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian.
Source: roma.city-tour.com
8. Barberini e Fontana di Trevi (Via Barberini, Roma)
The stop at the Barberini & Trevi Fountain will take you near to two of the top-rated sights in the city.
Head to the Trevi Fountain to admire its Rococo style. Once there, heed the legend of the same and toss in a coin if you want to assure a next visit to the Eternal City. If want you want is to find the love of your life (and for it to be Italian...) you must toss in 2 coins. And last, throw in 3 coins if what you want is to get married soon!
If Rome can boast of anything, it has to be the about its works of art. Explore the area at your own pace but do not forget to stop by Piazza Barberini! Marvel at the Bernini's Triton fountain. See the great Palazzo Barberini, home of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica. This is a museum dedicated to the High Renaissance and Baroque styles. Sculptures of Raphael and paintings by Tintoretto, Titian, El Greco and Caravaggio are waiting for you.
Enjoy the atmosphere of the city and walk along the glamorous Via Veneto. Have an Italian coffee in one of its terraces or head down to Villa Borghese's park. Make sure to visit the Basilica di Santa Maria della Vittoria, where you can find Bernini's sculpture ""The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa"" or the Convento dei Frati Capuccini.
Source: roma.city-tour.com
INFO: Fontana di Trevi is only 900 meteres distance from Hotel Patria
OPENING& VERNISSAGE
July2at6pm
MedinaArtGallery
ViaAngeloPoliziano32-34,Rome
GroupExhibitionArtists
Cristina Carri, Argentina / Laila Sharmeen, Canada / Iris Vrus, Croatia / Boris Pervan, Croatia / Peter Weisz, Croatia / Aune
Mattila, Finland / Rumy Renan, Israel / Shula Ross, Israel / Beatrice Bracha Laszlo, Israel / Ronit Koren Illouz, Israel / Ada Blau, Israel / Hanna Shahar, Israel / Mi Hyo Kim, South Korea / Mark Thompson, United Kingdom / Agnes Mupariwa, Zimbabwe
JULY 3
WEDNESDAY
10-10,30am GAMES2025inTaunton, Somerset,England,PRESENTATION
11am-1pm “IDENTITY”Creative Workshop JULY3,WEDNESDAY Breakfast (servedfrom7)
1,30pm ANNUALMEETING/WAGHQ& NCPresidents
FreeAfternoon
“GAMES 2025” IN TAUNTON, UK PRESENTATION
9th WAG Festival, planned for September 2025 will be presented by WAG Games Taunton 2025 Organizational Team: WAG UK NC
President Vanessa Garside & Members Janet Glynn Smith and Richard Holt
“IDENTITY”
CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Free AFTERNOON by Vanessa Garside, Janet Glynn Smith and Richard Holt / WAG UK NC
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTIC ORGANIZATION
