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• The Bank: New Cultural Foundation Launches in Bassano del Grappa institutional

  A new cultural foundation called The Bank has opened in Bassano del Grappa, housed in a former branch of Banca Commerciale Italiana. The private collection, led by president…

• Fondazione Rovati's gentle museum model prioritizes visitor well-being institutional

  In its inaugural year, the Fondazione Luigi Rovati in Milan, led by Monica Loffredo, has prioritized the well-being of visitors by adopting a 'gentle museum' philosophy. Adhering…

• Frieze to Fund UK Pavilion at Venice Biennale for First Time institutional

  Frieze, the global art fair and magazine brand, has announced an unprecedented partnership with the British Council to finance the British Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale…

• Fondazione Giuseppe Iannaccone ETS Launches in Milan with Social Mission institutional

  Lawyer and collector Giuseppe Iannaccone has established the Fondazione Giuseppe Iannaccone ETS, a third-sector entity based in Milan, announced on November 23, 2023. The…

• Duygu Demir Named Curator of NYUAD Art Gallery institutional

  Duygu Demir has been appointed as the new curator for The NYUAD Art Gallery at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). She’s a well-respected art historian and curator, having been…

• Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia Opens New Campus on Giudecca Island institutional

  The Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia (ABA) has inaugurated a new educational hub on Giudecca Island, repurposing over 1,400 square meters of former industrial glass workshops…

• PwC Italy president on corporate cultural initiatives and employee wellbeing institutional

  Giovanni Andrea Toselli, President and CEO of PwC Italia, explains the company's commitment to cultural and artistic projects as a means to enhance employee wellbeing and societal…

• Paolo Giulierini seeks third term at MANN amid museum autonomy debate institutional

  After eight years as the director of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN), Paolo Giulierini is currently ineligible for a third term due to existing regulations.…

• Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia launches in Venice institutional

  On September 18, 2023, Marsilio Arte and Fondazione Giorgio Cini launched Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia, with backing from Fondazione di Venezia. This initiative will…

• Rome Launches Study Spaces in Museums, Open Evenings and Holidays institutional

  On November 10, 2023, Rome became the first city in Italy to establish a network of study areas within its museums and libraries. This initiative, championed by Culture Councillor…

• Studio Drift to Open Dedicated Museum in Amsterdam in 2025 institutional

  Studio Drift, the Amsterdam-based artist duo Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, will open their own museum in Amsterdam in early 2025. The Drift Museum will be located in a historic…

• Johanne Affricot Appointed Curator-at-Large at American Academy in Rome institutional

  As of October 2023, Johanne Affricot has been appointed as curator-at-large at the American Academy in Rome. In 2021, she established SPAZIO GRIOT, which emphasizes visual and…

• MIAC at Cinecittà acquires works by Vanessa Beecroft and Anna Di Prospero institutional

  The Museo Italiano dell’Audiovisivo e del Cinema (MIAC) at Cinecittà in Rome has reopened with new acquisitions: eight photographs and a video by Vanessa Beecroft (Genoa, 1969)…

• MAO Turin acquires four new works by Kengo Kuma, Lee Mingwei, Marzia Migliora, Francesco Simeti institutional

  The Museo d'Arte Orientale (MAO) in Turin has recently expanded its permanent collection by adding four unique artworks as part of the Declinazioni contemporanee initiative, which…

• Santa Maria della Scala in Siena reopens internal road, announces fall exhibitions institutional

  On November 18, 2023, the Museo di Santa Maria della Scala in Siena unveiled a newly restored section of its internal road, improving accessibility and revitalizing areas such as…

• Toolkit for Museum 2023: Free Training for Museum Professionals institutional

  The second edition of Toolkit for Museum, a free training program for museum professionals, will run from October to December 2023. Organized by the Fondazione Scuola dei beni e…

• Angelo Piero Cappello appointed Director General of Contemporary Creativity at Italian Ministry of Culture institutional

  Angelo Piero Cappello has been named the new Director General of Contemporary Creativity (DGCC) at the Italian Ministry of Culture, replacing Onofrio Cutaia. Cappello brings over…

• James S. Snyder Assumes Directorship at Jewish Museum, Outlines Vision Amid Global Challenges institutional

  James S. Snyder has started his tenure as the Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director of the Jewish Museum in New York. In a public letter, he emphasizes the institution's role in…

• Jewish Museum Issues Statement on Recent Events in Israel institutional

  The Jewish Museum released a public statement on October 12, 2023, addressing recent violent incidents in Israel. The institution expressed condemnation of attacks targeting…

• MAC/CCB Opens in Lisbon with Five Inaugural Exhibitions institutional

  On October 28, 2023, the MAC/CCB Museum of Contemporary Art/Cultural Center of Belém reopened in Lisbon, integrating the Centro Cultural de Belém with the nearby Museo Galeria…

• Gallerie d'Italia: A Model for the Museum of the Future institutional

  Eighteen months after opening in Turin's Palazzo Turinetti and relocating its Naples branch to the former Banco di Napoli building on Via Toledo, Gallerie d'Italia—Intesa…

• MoMA acquires two AI-generated artworks for permanent collection institutional

  The Museum of Modern Art in New York has acquired two AI-generated artworks for its permanent collection, marking a milestone in the institutional recognition of artificial…

• Shortlist for Italian State Museum Directors Revealed institutional

  On October 25, 2023, the evaluation commission convened at Collegio Romano to create a shortlist for the directorships of Italy's state museums. Interviews will take place between…

• Emilio Isgrò to Open Museum in His Milan Studio institutional

  Conceptual artist Emilio Isgrò, known as the 'father of erasures,' plans to transform his Milan studio into a museum open to the public. The studio at via Martiri Oscuri 5 in the…

• Circolo: New Nonprofit Art Space Opens in Milan's Fashion District institutional

  Circolo, a new nonprofit art venue, has been established at Via della Spiga 48 in Milan's Quadrilatero della moda by architect and art patron Nicole Saikalis Bay. This space is…

• Lucrezia Cippitelli and Simone Frangi Appointed Curators at Kunst Meran Merano Arte institutional

  Lucrezia Cippitelli (Rome, 1974) and Simone Frangi (Como, 1982) have been appointed curators for a three-year program at Kunst Meran Merano Arte titled "L'invenzione dell'Europa.…

• Catherine Castillon appointed new CEO of art publisher Skira institutional

  Catherine Castillon, a manager of Franco-Italian descent in her early thirties, has taken on the role of CEO at Skira, following Massimo Vitta Zelman, who continues as chairman.…

• Italian Culture Ministry Restructures from 12 Directorates to 4 Departments institutional

  Italy's Ministry of Culture (MIC) is undergoing a transformation as per Law 137/2023, which will see the replacement of 12 General Directorates with 4 Departments and 9 functional…

• Mufoco, Italy's only public contemporary photography museum, turns 20 with new spaces and a nationwide loan project institutional

  The Mufoco (Museo di Fotografia Contemporanea) in Cinisello Balsamo marks its 20th anniversary this year. Contrary to speculation about its potential closure, the museum has…

• Bernardo Mosqueira on Solar dos Abacaxis expansion; Almeida e Dale Galeria releases Miriam Inêz da Silva monograph. institutional

  Bernardo Mosqueira has talked about the newly established headquarters of Solar dos Abacaxis, a vital cultural venue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This expansion marks a…

• Bernardo Mosqueira Appointed First Chief Curator of ISLAA in New York While Leading Solar dos Abacaxis in Rio institutional

  Bernardo Mosqueira has been named the first chief curator of the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) in New York, while he continues his role as artistic director…

• Italian Fine Arts Academies Launch Diverse Projects for New Academic Year institutional

  The academic year 2023-2024 showcases a variety of initiatives from Italian fine arts academies. From September 30 to October 15, the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna partnered…

• São Paulo Biennial Launches 33rd Edition Touring Program, Farol Santander Features Siron Franco Works institutional

  The São Paulo Biennial has initiated the touring program for its 33rd edition, marking a significant expansion of its reach beyond the main exhibition. Concurrently, the Farol…

• Museo Egizio director proposes free admission by 2028, sparking debate institutional

  Christian Greco, director of the Museo Egizio in Turin, announced during a city council hearing his goal to make the museum free of charge by 2028, as part of the bicentennial…

• Milan's Missing Contemporary Art Center: Two Potential Sites Emerge institutional

  At Forum Cultura 2023, Angela Vettese and Stefano Boeri highlighted Milan's absence of a contemporary art center, despite the presence of institutions like Pirelli Hangar Bicocca…

• Australian Museum Expedition Uncovers New Insect and Spider Species on Norfolk Island institutional

  An Australian Museum-led research team conducted an expedition to Norfolk Island and Phillip Island to survey insect and spider species, aiming to enhance conservation knowledge.…

• Poldi Pezzoli Museum Launches Lunch Break Visits for Wellbeing institutional

  The Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan, under new director Alessandra Quarto, has reopened its doors with a focus on visitor wellbeing. Quarto, appointed in 2023, believes culture acts…

• Sergio Castellitto appointed president of Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia institutional

  Sergio Castellitto has been appointed as the new president of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC), succeeding Marta Donzelli, who resigned in early August alongside…

• Luca Cerizza appointed curator of Italy Pavilion at 2024 Venice Biennale institutional

  Luca Cerizza has been named curator of the Italy Pavilion for the 2024 Venice Biennale Arte, with artist Massimo Bartolini as the protagonist. The appointment follows a public…

• Tate Modern Launches Infinities Commission for Experimental Artists institutional

  On September 29, 2023, Tate announced a new annual initiative called Infinities Commission, aimed at supporting artists working in unconventional disciplines. The first edition…