Lorenzo Poggiali on His Career Turning Points: From Academic Mentors to Claudio Parmiggiani

In the latest episode of the 'La svolta' series, which is the fortieth, Italian gallerist Lorenzo Poggiali shares insights from his professional journey. He attributes his passion for contemporary art to academic interactions with Enrico Crispolti and Omar Calabrese. Key figures in his artistic influences include Enzo Cucchi, Gilberto Zorio, and Luigi Ontani. A significant milestone occurred in 2016 through his partnership with Claudio Parmiggiani, culminating in the 2019 exhibition 'A cuore aperto,' which was curated by Sergio Risaliti and accompanied by a co-authored catalogue. This initiative enabled Poggiali to differentiate between an artist and a 'vetrinista.' His ongoing dialogue with Parmiggiani and ties with Eliseo Mattiacci fostered relationships with artists such as Arnulf Rainer and Erwin Wurm, as well as the Karel Appel Foundation.