Accademia di San Luca launches #DaiUnSegno charity initiative for COVID-19 relief
In Rome, the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca has introduced #DaiUnSegno, a charitable effort aimed at aiding the Italian Civil Protection Department amid the COVID-19 crisis. This initiative, created by vice president Paolo Icaro (born Turin, 1936), encourages artists to contribute pieces made during the lockdown. So far, nearly 300 artworks have been gathered from both academicians and notable peers, such as Stefano Arienti, Micol Assaël, and Massimo Bartolini, among others. Participants can donate €50 per share through bank transfer to the Accademia's specific account (IBAN IT52K 01030 03200 00000 9007632) using the reference "#Dai Un Segno" until May 23, 2020. Winners will be drawn the following week, matching sequential numbers of artworks with shares. Icaro urges participants to prioritize solidarity over mere collection.
Key facts
- Accademia Nazionale di San Luca in Rome launched #DaiUnSegno charity initiative for COVID-19 relief.
- Initiative conceived by vice president Paolo Icaro (born Turin, 1936).
- Nearly 300 works donated by academicians and colleagues.
- Donation of €50 per share via bank transfer to IBAN IT52K 01030 03200 00000 9007632.
- Deadline for donations: May 23, 2020.
- Winners randomly selected the week after deadline.
- Recommended work size: A4 (approx. 30x20 cm).
- Participating artists include Stefano Arienti, Micol Assaël, Massimo Bartolini, Gianfranco Baruchello, Elisabetta Benassi, Thomas Braida, Paolo Canevari, Francesco Cellini, Paolo Desideri, Gianni Dessì, Bruna Esposito, Alberto Garutti, Giorgio Griffa, Paolo Icaro, Giulio Paolini, Maurizio Nannucci, Cesare Pietroiusti, Pietro Ruffo, Marco Tirelli, Grazia Varisco, Gilberto Zorio.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Icaro
- Stefano Arienti
- Micol Assaël
- Massimo Bartolini
- Gianfranco Baruchello
- Elisabetta Benassi
- Thomas Braida
- Paolo Canevari
- Francesco Cellini
- Paolo Desideri
- Gianni Dessì
- Bruna Esposito
- Alberto Garutti
- Giorgio Griffa
- Giulio Paolini
- Maurizio Nannucci
- Cesare Pietroiusti
- Pietro Ruffo
- Marco Tirelli
- Grazia Varisco
- Gilberto Zorio
Institutions
- Accademia Nazionale di San Luca
- Protezione Civile
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Turin