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Valerio Adami Catalogue Raisonné Announced, 1958–1978 Focus

publication · 2026-07-20

In Milan, the Archivio Valerio Adami is undertaking the creation of a Catalogue Raisonné dedicated to the works of Valerio Adami, under the guidance of curator Lorenzo Madaro. Spanning the years 1958 to 1978, the initiative will include both an online platform and a printed edition. Established in 2021 by Adami's family, with Valeria Cantoni Mamiani serving as president, the archive encourages collectors and institutions to submit works for inclusion. The project aspires to chronicle over sixty years of Adami's artistic journey, focusing on philological accuracy and previously unpublished pieces. The initial section of the catalogue and a monograph are anticipated by late 2027 or early 2028, alongside plans to digitize Adami's drawings and establish a new space in Milan for emerging artists.

Key facts

  • Archivio Valerio Adami in Milan has started a project for a Catalogue Raisonné of Valerio Adami's work.
  • Lorenzo Madaro is the scientific curator for the catalogue.
  • The catalogue will begin with the period 1958–1978.
  • The project includes an online platform and a printed volume.
  • The archive invites collectors, institutions, and galleries to report works by Adami.
  • The archive was founded in 2021 by the artist's family.
  • Valeria Cantoni Mamiani is president of the archive.
  • The first part of the catalogue and a monograph are expected by late 2027 or early 2028.
  • The archive will have a new headquarters in Milan.
  • The archive includes works by Camilla Cantoni Adami, who died in 2023.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Archivio Valerio Adami
  • Fondazione Marconi
  • Archivio Crispolti
  • Giò Marconi
  • Archivi Valerio e Camilla Adami
  • ATP DIARY
  • Collezione da Tiffany

Locations

  • Bologna
  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Rome
  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • France
  • Meina
  • Switzerland

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