Accademia Carrara director Martina Bagnoli resigns after eight months
Martina Bagnoli has confirmed her resignation as director of the Accademia Carrara art gallery in Bergamo after only eight months, despite attempts at reconciliation by the Fondazione Accademia Carrara and the city administration. Bagnoli stated that the dual management model was heavily unbalanced, placing the director in a subordinate position that prevented strategic planning. She cited a canceled exhibition scheduled for October and unauthorized acquisitions for a garden opening as examples of interference. Bagnoli emphasized that the museum is not a private foundation but is co-owned by the municipality and the community. The Comune di Bergamo issued a statement accepting her resignation and thanking her for her work. The board of directors is now working to ensure operational continuity.
Key facts
- Martina Bagnoli resigned as director of Accademia Carrara after eight months.
- Bagnoli cited a dual management model that left the director subordinate.
- A planned October exhibition was canceled without her input.
- Unauthorized acquisitions occurred for a garden opening.
- Bagnoli described the role as more of a curator than a director.
- The Fondazione Accademia Carrara and city administration attempted reconciliation.
- The Comune di Bergamo accepted the resignation and thanked Bagnoli.
- The board of directors is ensuring operational continuity.
Entities
Artists
- Martina Bagnoli
- Giacomo Carrara
Institutions
- Accademia Carrara
- Fondazione Accademia Carrara
- Comune di Bergamo
- Artribune
Locations
- Bergamo
- Italy