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• Three Italian candidates emerge for 2026 Venice Biennale director institutional

  As the 2024 Venice Biennale, curated by Adriano Pedrosa and titled 'Stranieri Ovunque,' closes on November 24, 2024, speculation mounts over who will direct the 2026 edition.…

• 16 Italian National Museums Without Directors, International Calls Coming institutional

  As of November 2024, the four-year terms of directors at 16 prominent Italian national museums have lapsed without any renewals, resulting in a void in leadership. The departing…

• Valentina Gemignani appointed new Chief of Staff at Italian Ministry of Culture institutional

  Alessandro Giuli, the Italian Minister of Culture, has appointed Valentina Gemignani as the new Capo di Gabinetto, succeeding Francesco Spano, who stepped down following a wave of…

• Red Wolves Martha and Oka Arrive at Museum of Life and Science institutional

  The Museum of Life and Science has introduced two red wolves, Martha (F2242) and Oka (M2048), to its facilities. The animals were transported from the Wolf Conservation Center in…

• Afterall's Art Pedagogy Research Explores Decolonization and Alternative Educational Models institutional

  Afterall's research strand, previously called Afterall ArtSchool, examines multimedia methods to rethink art education's present and future. The pilot ArtSchool 2020 project…

• Massimo Bernardi appointed new director of MUSE – Museo delle Scienze di Trento institutional

  Massimo Bernardi, aged 40, has been named the director of MUSE – Museo delle Scienze di Trento, earning an 'excellent' rating. He graduated from the University of Padua and…

• Kultur Ensemble Palermo Opens Artist Residency Space at Zisa Cultural Hub institutional

  On October 21, 2024, the Kultur Ensemble Palermo inaugurated its new home at Bottega 1 within the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa in Palermo. This is the first joint Franco-German…

• Scuola Piccola Zattere: New Nonprofit Art Space Opens in Venice institutional

  In November 2024, a new nonprofit venue for contemporary arts, Scuola Piccola Zattere, will debut in Venice's Dorsoduro district at civico 1401 along the Giudecca Canal. This late…

• Mariacristina Gribaudi on Managing Venice's Civic Museums institutional

  Since 2015, Mariacristina Gribaudi has led the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE), tackling the complexities of overseeing eleven museums in Venice. In early 2024, MUVE…

• Francesco Spano resigns as cabinet chief of Italian Ministry of Culture after ten days institutional

  Francesco Spano has resigned as Capo di Gabinetto (cabinet chief) of the Italian Ministry of Culture just ten days after his appointment by Minister Alessandro Giuli. Spano cited…

• Etruscan Museum in Rome Hosts Overnight Event for Kids institutional

  On October 26, 2024, the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia in Rome will host "Una Notte con gli Etruschi," an overnight event for children aged 7 to 12 accompanied by an…

• Kunsthistorisches Institut opens fourth Florence location with 630,000 photos and 160,000 books institutional

  The Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut (KHI) inaugurated its fourth Florence location on October 21, 2024, at via Gustavo Modena 13. The four-story,…

• Pietro Rigolo Named Head of Collection and Chief Curator at Pinacoteca Agnelli institutional

  Pietro Rigolo will become Head of Collection and Chief Curator at Pinacoteca Agnelli in Turin starting January 1, 2025, under director Sara Cosulich. He returns to Italy after 11…

• Scuola di Botticino turns 50, moves to Milan with new partnerships institutional

  In 2024, the Scuola di Restauro di Botticino, established in 1974 close to Brescia, will mark its 50th anniversary. Led by CEO Salvatore Amura, the institution moved to Milan in…

• Federica Schiavo Gallery Relocates from Milan to Rome institutional

  Federica Schiavo Gallery is returning to Rome after seven years in Milan, citing prohibitive costs. The gallery originally opened in Rome in 2009, moved to Milan in 2016, and…

• Fondazione Galleria Milano Opens Sandro Somaré Archive in Corvetto institutional

  In March 2024, the historic Galleria Milano reopened as Fondazione Galleria Milano, located on Via Romilli near Corvetto. Established in 1928 by Enrico Somaré, the gallery was…

• Afterall Research Centre at Central Saint Martins Supports Postgraduate Exhibition Studies and Doctoral Research institutional

  The Afterall Research Centre, part of Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London, fosters discussions and encourages future initiatives beyond specific projects.…

• Galleria Nazionale di Roma and Pinacoteca di Brera Sign Historic Agreement institutional

  An agreement has been established between the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) in Rome and the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan to work together on various…

• Triennale Milano Teatro Announces 2024 Winter Season with Site-Specific Works institutional

  Triennale Milano has launched its winter theater season, titled 'Legacy. 50 anni di teatro,' inaugurated on October 8 with a site-specific performance by Catalan choreographer…

• Museu Oscar Niemeyer Sparks Controversy with Private Wedding Event institutional

  On October 12, the Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON) in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, received backlash for hosting a private wedding for Yasmin Bonilha and Gregorio Nissel. Yasmin is the…

• Francesco Spano nominato Capo di Gabinetto del Ministero della Cultura, polemiche dalla destra institutional

  Il Ministro della Cultura Alessandro Giuli ha revocato l'incarico di Capo di Gabinetto a Francesco Gilioli, nominato dall'ex ministro Gennaro Sangiuliano, e ha nominato Francesco…

• Warburg Institute reopens in London after £14.5m renovation institutional

  The Warburg Institute in London has completed a £14.5 million renovation, reopening with expanded facilities including the Kythera Gallery, its first public exhibition space. The…

• Gian Maria Tosatti lascia la Quadriennale di Roma: 'Il nuovo governo non mi fa lavorare da un anno' institutional

  Gian Maria Tosatti (Roma, 1980), artista e direttore artistico della Quadriennale di Roma dal 2021, denuncia in un'intervista di aver subito un blocco delle attività per un anno a…

• Three members resign from scientific committee of Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna in Rome over political use of museum institutional

  Three members of the Scientific Committee of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (GNAM) in Rome resigned on October 9, 2024, protesting the use of the museum for a political…

• MAC USP Leadership and Student Protests at University of São Paulo institutional

  José Lira and Esther Hamburger are leading the Museum of Contemporary Art at the University of São Paulo (MAC USP) with a vision for a museum that engages with broader societal…

• Crespo Foundation Opens New Cultural Hub in Frankfurt institutional

  On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Crespo Foundation will unveil Crespo House in Frankfurt. Established in 1990 by Ulrike Crespo (Fulda, 1950 – Frankfurt, 2019), this renovated…

• Italy’s Farnesina Collection seeks curators for international exhibition project institutional

  The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a public call for curators active in the visual arts to develop an exhibition project promoting…

• Polo del '900 di Torino svela il ricco calendario autunnale 2024 institutional

  Il Polo del '900 di Torino, che dal 2016 riunisce ventisei enti dedicati alla ricerca storica, sociale, economica e culturale del Novecento, ha presentato la sua programmazione…

• CAMeC in La Spezia reopens after eight-month renovation institutional

  On October 5, 2024, the CAMeC – Centro d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in La Spezia reopened after an eight-month restoration that transformed its styling, layout, exhibitions, and…

• Cagliari's New Culture Chief Outlines Plans for Museums and Theatres institutional

  In July 2024, Maria Francesca Chiappe was designated as the Assessora alla Cultura, Spettacolo e Turismo for Cagliari. A distinguished journalist and author, she received the…

• Luca Lo Pinto Reflects on His Tenure at MACRO and the Museum's Future institutional

  Luca Lo Pinto concludes his five-year tenure as the artistic director of MACRO in Rome with the exhibition titled 'Post Scriptum. Un museo dimenticato a memoria.' Since his…

• Alberto Caliri appointed creative director of Missoni institutional

  Alberto Caliri has been named the new creative director of Missoni, replacing Filippo Grazioli, who held the role for two years. Caliri, previously responsible for the Missoni…

• Francesca Antonini Gallery Celebrates 60 Years at Palazzo delle Esposizioni institutional

  On October 2, 2024, at 5 PM, Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome will host an event marking the 60th anniversary of the Francesca Antonini Arte Contemporanea gallery. Founded in…

• Australian Museum Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Gerard Krefft's Dismissal institutional

  The Australian Museum held an event on September 21, 2024, marking 150 years since the controversial removal of curator Gerard Krefft. A panel discussion hosted by journalist…

• Perrotin Opens London Gallery at Claridge's Hotel in 2025 institutional

  Emmanuel Perrotin's mega-gallery will open its first UK location in early 2025 at the iconic Claridge's hotel in Mayfair, London. The 350-square-meter space, located on Brook's…

• School for Curatorial Studies Venice Celebrates 20 Years institutional

  The School for Curatorial Studies Venice, founded in 2004 by Aurora Fonda and Sandro Pignotti, marks its 20th anniversary. Born from Fonda's experience as director of Galleria…

• Pastificio Cerere Foundation Celebrates 20 Years with New Exhibition Spaces and Angels Show institutional

  The Pastificio Cerere Foundation in Rome marks its 20th anniversary with the opening of new exhibition spaces and the group show "Angels. Cinquant’anni di storie del Pastificio…

• Grande Brera unveils new visual identity with octagon logo institutional

  In Milan, the Grande Brera complex, which encompasses the Pinacoteca di Brera among other institutions, has unveiled a fresh visual identity crafted by Gruppo Qubit and Carmi e…

• Museion and Free University of Bolzano Launch FOAM Master in Museum Practices institutional

  A new collaboration between a public art museum and a university has led to the creation of FOAM – Future of Art Museums, a first-level Master in contemporary museum practices.…

• Ana Magalhães Reflects on MAC USP Leadership, Museum Attendance Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels institutional

  In July 2024, Ana Gonçalves Magalhães completed her time as co-director at MAC USP, passing the leadership to José Lira and Esther Hamburger. She started her position in July 2020…