The name “Rinomina” originates from the Italian term for renaming a file on a computer.
This transitive verb—combining "re" (again) and "name"—means to name anew, rename, or assign a different title. In the digital context, it signifies the ability to redefine identity and purpose.
This concept serves as a central metaphor for the space’s mission, by viewing life and artist production as a process of continual redefinition, we embrace the potential to shape our narratives, identities and relationships.
Guided by flexibility and collaboration, Rinomina reimagines what an exhibition space can become. Its approach is rooted in conceptual experimentation and a commitment to maintaining a divergent, evolving perspective on the presentation and experience of art.
Since its inception, Rinomina has deeply integrated its programming and curatorial practices with the artistic activity of its founders. The space has hosted an eclectic and dynamic series of exhibitions featuring artists from the contemporary French and international scenes, including Felicia Atkinson, Ambra Pittoni, Martin Chramosta, Abraham Cruzvillegas,Thomas Geiger, Louise Drulhe, Raphaël Bastide, Eric Giraudet de Boudemange, Patricia Reinhart, Vanessa Dziuba, Jean-Philippe Bretin, Claudia de La Torre, Dominick Koch, Zoe Miller and Ana Navas, among many others.
About the team
Daniela Baldelli (IT) is a sculptor based in Paris, educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, where she graduated with a Master’s degree. Rather than identifying strictly as an artist, Baldelli sees herself as an agent who negotiates situations, engaging with the environment, context, and viewer in a dynamic, collaborative process. Her work focuses on installations and performances, addressing themes of perception, the body, and temporality.
Baldelli has received several prestigious awards, including from the Centre National des Arts Plastiques, the Landesstipendium Baden-Württemberg in Germany, Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, and the Christoph Merian Foundation in Switzerland. Her installations and performances have been exhibited at prominent galleries and institutions in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris, Copenhagen, and Milan. They are part of private collections in Germany, Italy, and the Centre Pompidou collection in Paris
Markus Lichti (DE) is an artist based in Paris since 2010. Graduated with a Master of Arts from the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe. His artistic practice utilizes language outside of a traditional literary context, often drawing on everyday life as a starting point to explore the enigmatic and the incomprehensible. His works invite reflection on the interplay between language, perception, and experience. Lichti's work has been exhibited internationally in various prestigious venues. Notable solo and group exhibitions include those at Arratia Beer in Berlin, castillo/corrales in Paris, Couloir in Hamburg, Thomas Dane Gallery in London, and Été 78 in Brussels, among others.
Website: Raphaël Bastide