The gallery was founded in Rome in 2007, in the heart of a fabulous and dreamlike, cosmopolitan and circus capital to which the name Dorothy Circus is linked, due to its stage-like nature, the mythological and divine legends. Rome is a tangible place of changes and recourses in the history of man and of his art in an open-air story of the history of art and of past and contemporary humanity.

In a constant reference to Humanitas, Felicitas, Libertas, words of the great emperor from “The Memoirs of Hadrian” by Yourcenar, Dorothy Circus Gallery generated its Art Circus formula by aligning its exhibition spaces and the curatorial choice with its own avant-garde mission and visions. Thus, the Gallery becomes the House of Imagination, open to the future but with a strong identity and awareness that is nourished by all those images that restore the immortal memory of the temple of arts, philosophy and spirituality.

Dorothy Circus Gallery was founded by Alexandra Mazzanti and her mother Maddalena Di Giacomo, who played a pivotal role in the conception and branding of the gallery. The Gallery’s logo typeface was derived from an old original calligraphy found within a 19th century diary that belonged to Di Alexandra’s family’s past generations. Throughout the years, it became a strong visual statement that bridged modernity with a fragile ethereal past.

Looking to the future, Alexandra is set to introduce the Maddalena Di Giacomo Foundation, opening in 2026, nestled within the grandeur of a historic Venetian palace. This Foundation is dedicated to exploring the conjunction between ‘Memory’ and ‘Synesthesia,’ offering a curated selection of artworks spanning the centuries. The Foundation aims to be a Cultural Salon that invites dialogue between historical and contemporary art forms through a rich program of exhibitions and educational activities,

including workshops, conferences, concerts, and artist residencies.

The inception of the Maddalena Di Giacomo Foundation was catalyzed by the loss of Alexandra’s mother, inspiring in her a profound commitment to continue and disseminate their shared heritage. Now, along with her three children, Alexandra dedicates herself to carrying forward this cultural legacy, ensuring that the values and visions they cherished together will be perpetuated through the Foundation.