Istanbul – On Monday November 10, the Russo Art Gallery will inaugurate its new headquarters in Istanbul, one of the cities symbol of the encounter between the East and the West. Thirty years after its foundation, the Russo Gallery officially enters the international scene with an office in the 2010 European Capital of Culture. Istanbul is still today one of the most attentive and interesting cities for new artistic developments rt. The Russo Art Gallery will be headquartered in the Beyoglu district, featuring the most successful artists already showcased in Rome: he colorful and impressive libraries created by Massimo Giannoni; the metropolitan landscapes of Tommaso Ottieri; Manuel Felisi’s large canvases; original creations by Enrico Benetta; Roberta Coni’s portraits; Roberto Foreani’s elegant geometry; Paolo Troilo’s plastic nudes; and Angelo Bucarelli’s strict alchemy. (9Colonne)