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Interview with Jonathan Paonetti on the Roberto Casamonti Collection's History and Vision

institutional · 2026-03-20

An interview with Jonathan Paonetti, director of the Roberto Casamonti Collection, discusses the origins and significance of this modern and contemporary art collection. Founded by Roberto Casamonti, a prominent Italian art figure born in Florence in 1940, the collection reflects his lifelong engagement with art, influenced by his family, particularly his father Enzo, who introduced him to galleries and collecting from a young age. The conversation highlights the collection's development and its role in the art world, as reported by Ilaria Introzzi for Espoarte.

Key facts

  • The Roberto Casamonti Collection is a modern and contemporary art collection founded by Roberto Casamonti.
  • Roberto Casamonti was born in Florence in 1940 and grew up in an art-involved family.
  • His father Enzo played a key role in introducing him to galleries and collecting early on.
  • Jonathan Paonetti serves as the director of the collection.
  • The interview was conducted by Ilaria Introzzi and published on Espoarte.

Entities

Institutions

  • Roberto Casamonti Collection
  • Espoarte

Locations

  • Florence
  • Italy

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