the sacripante gallery dedicated to the lowbrow art movement inhabits a former 18th century convent in rome’s ancient monti neighborhood. designed by giorgia cerulli, the interior spaces feature uncovered plastered walls, exposed cement flooring, and oak beamed ceilings. although the gallery takes its name from the cardinal who commissioned the building, the word ‘sacripante’ also translates as an exclamation of amazement and wonder — emotions that the design team were eager to convey. it was in this neighborhood where enrico fermi — the italian physicist who created the world’s first nuclear reactor — discovered the slow neutron in 1934. consequently, a focal point of the design is a small bar influenced by both old pharmacies and american speakeasies. drinks are served in original glasses dating from the 1920s and 30s, with a range of potion bottles on display.