Alessio Moitre on Generational Conflict and the Role of Art in Society

In an opinion piece on Artribune, gallerist Alessio Moitre reflects on generational tensions in the art world, criticizing the obsession with youth and the isolation of art from society. He argues that the 30-40 age group has been left in a waiting room, burdened by unfulfilled expectations and a false narrative of contemporaneity. Moitre laments the lack of community and ideological cohesion among his generation, pointing to a void left by absent mentors. He references artists Tosatti and Nastro, and mentions Marina Abramović's failed institute as an example of guru-like figures building temples to themselves. Moitre calls for a return to teaching and for art to re-engage with society, rather than being a self-congratulatory industry. He advocates for reforming art education, revaluing Italian contemporary art globally, and shifting focus from novelty to enduring ideas. The piece ends with a call to reject the slavery of youth and to act as parents of a changing era.