Entrepreneurs Meet Cagliari chose Aquarium in Torre Delle Stelle as the venue for its August 2025 meetup, turning one of southern Sardinia’s most scenic locations into a hub of bold ideas, shared stories, and future-facing dialogue.

The theme of the evening: “Destination: Sardegna – Local People, Global Talent”.

The event followed an interactive roundtable format, blending panelist insights with questions to the audience for an open, fluid exchange of perspectives.
Moderated by Chris Verbick, the session featured three inspiring voices: Nathalie De Clercq, entrepreneur and founder of multiple ventures, now transforming Torre Delle Stelle into a cultural and creative hub; Eva-Noelle Fassbender, founder of “Italy Exit,” a platform exploring Italy’s identity and evolution on the global stage; Michele Collu, a Sardinian native and former Silicon Valley lawyer who has returned to invest in his homeland.

The conversation moved from personal journeys to collective insight, with questions like: “If Sardinia had a global tagline, what would it be?” “What’s one skill you brought back from abroad?” and “How do you reconcile the local pace with global business demands?”

Key themes:

Navigating cultural barriers and building bridges;
Reimagining Sardinia as more than a tourist destination;
Crafting a narrative of the island that is both true and forward-looking.

Audience participation was vibrant, and the room buzzed with new connections and mutual inspiration.
The evening closed with networking and drinks under the stars — the perfect setting to reflect on a powerful exchange of ideas.
Aquarium in Torre Delle Stelle once again proved to be the ideal venue for hosting meaningful conversations about the future of Sardinia and the people shaping it.

Aquarium, Torre Delle Stelle – Friday, 22 August

Every Friday at Aquarium in Torre Delle Stelle, “Meet the Artist” opens a door into the creative world of contemporary artisans and designers. On Friday, August 22nd, the spotlight was on Giulia Sollai, a Sardinian illustrator and painter based in Bologna, whose artistic journey is deeply tied to identity, memory, and reinvention.

Presented by Matteo Angioni, manager of the Boutique by Aquarium, the talk offered an intimate look into Giulia’s world. She shared how her home in the heart of Bologna became a multifunctional atelier, serving as both a painting studio and a venue for exhibitions, collaborations and cultural events. More than a studio, it’s a living creative hub where art and community intersect.

Central to Giulia’s work is her bond with Sardinia. Every landscape, ritual and family memory feeds her imagination. “When inspiration runs dry, I go back to childhood memories—my family, the artisan shop my parents ran in Pula, the scents and colors of my island,” she explained.

Her Bologna space, La Casetta dell’Artista, is now a platform for editorial projects, art courses, exhibitions and artistic collaborations wich reflects the entrepreneurial side of her practice.

At AQ Boutique, guests can find a selection of her illustrated t-shirts—unique wearable artworks that translate her visual language into expressive objects. Her aesthetic is bold, humorous, and unfiltered, inviting viewers into a direct dialogue.

The event closed with an open Q&A session, where the audience explored her creative process, influences and life choices. It was a genuine exchange that reminded everyone of the emotional power of art, and how creativity can reconnect us to our origins and community.

The encounter with Giulia Sollai reaffirmed the mission of “Meet the Artist”: to create a space for meaningful conversations, where artists, guests and stories converge in the inspiring setting of Torre Delle Stelle.

Aquarium, Torre Delle Stelle – Friday, August 15

On August 15th, Aquarium in Torre Delle Stelle hosted a new edition of Meet the Artist, the event series that brings the stories of artists and their creative journeys to the public at AQ Boutique. The guest of the evening was Giorgio Casu, a visual artist from San Gavino Monreale with a powerful international path.

Giorgio is not just an artist: he is a traveler, a visual storyteller, and a seeker of aesthetic languages. His art has journeyed from Australia to Mexico, the US to London – cities that have shaped his unique artistic vision. During the conversation led by Matteo Angioni, Giorgio reflected on his time in New York, a city buzzing with creative energy where, as he said, “everyone is driven by the urge to create.”

A highlight of the evening was the story of “The Tree of Life,” one of Giorgio’s most iconic works, created right in Torre Delle Stelle. Now a local landmark, the piece symbolizes his deep connection to the community. His work spans street art, surrealism, and contemporary fashion, as seen in his kimono and newly launched foulards exhibited at the AQ Boutique – a blend of elegance, experimentation, and identity.

Giorgio spoke about his growing presence in Sardinia, where the presence of family and his bond with his twin brother continue to inspire him. Those roots are the compass for all his artistic choices.

His vision is collaborative and open. Art, for Giorgio, is a shared act, a bridge between cultures and voices. Meet the Artist offered the public a unique opportunity to dive into a universe of stories, travels, and wearable visions.

Aquarium Sardinia – Torre Delle Stelle | Friday, August 1, 2025

On Friday, August 1st, 2025, Aquarium Sardinia hosted the fourth edition of Meet The Artist at AQ Boutique, located in the heart of Torre Delle Stelle. This recurring event offers a space for dialogue between the public and the artists behind the unique pieces displayed in the boutique, highlighting not just the artworks, but the stories, inspirations, and craftsmanship behind them.

The guest of this edition was Paola Falconi, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans illustration, sculpture, design, and artisan objects. The live conversation was moderated by Matteo Angioni, manager of the boutique and curator of the format, who guided the audience through Paola’s creative world and her deep-rooted connection to nature.

Paola shared her personal journey: after initially pursuing law, she made a bold decision to leave university and fully embrace the arts. She began studying painting and sculpture, developing her own artistic voice across various media. Today, her practice includes everything from hand-carved marble sculptures to printed textiles and illustrated design objects.

A particularly powerful theme of the evening was her approach to using marble scraps. Paola collects discarded pieces of marble from local workshops and transforms them into sculptural works that honor the natural, irregular shapes of the stone. “There’s no such thing as waste”, she said. “Each piece of marble has potential. I let its form guide the sculpture.”

She also introduced her more playful side, featuring screen-printed illustrations and towels, designed to be both functional and expressive. These pieces offer a lighter, intimate look into her imagination, yet remain rooted in her signature poetic minimalism.

The evening ended with an informal aperitif, where guests engaged directly with the artist, asking questions and discovering the deeper meanings behind her creations. Once again, Meet The Artist proved to be an enriching experience—fostering meaningful connections between art, territory, and community.