deiSogni: PRIDE

Ring, ring. It’s time to Summon a New Renaissance.

From the intersection of immersive art, beverage, mythic performance, and LA's underground warehouse scene, deiSogni invites guests into a dreamscape of the collective subconscious — a surreal, sensory workshop unfolding in the the Arts District, focusing on the first of the deadly sins: pride.

Conceived by Studio Dream Factory, in collaboration with multimedia artist Boli Tashi Studio (Simon Zhu) and fine art photographer Ventiko, deiSogni transforms Melt Warehouse's 5,000-square-foot space into a decaying Florentine palazzo, echoing the grandeur and mystery of Dante's Divine Comedy. Drawing on Greek and Roman mythology and the visual language of the Renaissance, the workshop explores our emergence from post-pandemic darkness and political upheaval, tracing a new path toward cultural rebirth.

At its core, deiSogni: Pride asks a single, provocative question: Is pride a sin or a virtue? Seven artists enter limbo to explore this theme through immersive installations, theatrical performance, and sound. Audiences encounter looping monologues, rich symbolism, and live DJ sets echoing the voices of Dante and Virgil, inviting them to shed their egos, question identity, and explore humility within a shared subconscious dream.

The evening climaxes into a euphoric disco, sharing the dream with the community, and hosted by our partners at Melt Collective, featuring Queer DJs Eva Myra May, Coldsweat and Etari.

This marks the first chapter in an evolving workshop series — each future installment exploring one of the seven deadly sins and expanding a layered, interconnected storyworld. More than an art experience, deiSogni is a living mythology built by and for the queer & allied community. A space of transformation, not judgment. Virgil has that covered.

Featured Artists: Ventiko, Simon Zhu (Boli Tashi), Elise Jonke, Alexandra Yvette, Kayla Shelton

Performers: Queen of Melrose (Cosmo Lombino), Grauntie (Denise Henderson), Caitlin Moira

DJs: Riccardo Torres, Eva Myra May, Coldsweat, Etari

Sponsors: Luxardo USA, Drømme

Opening Night: Thursday, June 26

Closing Night: Friday, June 27

Timeline: Immersive Art Experience 6-10pm // Melt Disco 10p-2am

Location: Melt Warehouse at Agora Records, 1022 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA