The cultural association ARTU - arts for urban regeneration and transformation - has been founded by some young professionals to promote the arts and contribute in an innovative way to the urban development of Genova. ARTU has started making projects observing the cultural sector trends in Genova and aiming to fill the gap between structural changes and inhabitants' perspectives on the city.

The association believes that artistic production, in particular the street arts, can contribute to regenerate places, promote local skills and a critical meaning on the continuing physical and social transformations.