Ramo Projects (formerly Galleria Ramo) founded by Simon J. V. David and Arch. Benedetta De Rosa as a research-driven platform dedicated to emerging artists.

Initially operating in temporary locations, the gallery established its permanent space in Como, Italy, in late 2018. For over six years, Galleria Ramo functioned as an intimate, collaborative environment—more than just a gallery, it was a space for artistic dialogue, experimentation, and site-specific engagement. Housed in a converted laundromat, it represented eight local and international artists, fostering meaningful exchanges between artists, curators, critics, and collectors. Its program included three experimental exhibitions per year, a summer art residency where the space transformed into an artist’s studio, and a large annual group show.

In 2025, Galleria Ramo closed its physical space to evolve into Ramo Projects, an independent platform focused on curatorial collaborations, pop-up exhibitions, and advisory services for collectors, artists, and institutions. While the space may have changed, our commitment remains: to champion bold artistic visions, foster meaningful connections, and push creative boundaries in dynamic and unexpected ways.

Founder:
Simon J. V. David (b.1989, Lugano, Switzerland),
grew up between South Africa, England and Switzerland. Studied at School of Visual Arts in New York City, University College Falmouth and Node Center, online. He started as a freelance journalist and then transferred within the international art world, working with emerging and established artists, curators and gallerists.

Co-Founder:
Arch. Benedetta De Rosa (b. 1991, Rome, Italy),
educated at the Accademia di Mendrisio in Switzerland, where she graduated in architecture. She works in several architectural firms, as an assistant professor at the prestigious Accademia di Mendrisio and is currently working on independent projects both in the architectural and contemporary art field. 

Gallery Manager:
Maya (b. 2019, Almería, Spain),
Podenco or Pharaoh Hound, found drowning in an Almerían river, where she was reborn and brought to Como where she currently lives and works.