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Arterìa CEO Antonio Addari on the Logistics of Moving Artworks

other · 2026-04-26

Arterìa, an Italian company specializing in art transportation, has overseen logistics for significant exhibitions in 2024, including 'Rome, the Eternal City' at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, 'Preraffaelliti' in Forlì, and the San Casciano bronzes in Rome, Naples, and Reggio Calabria. CEO Antonio Addari explains their approach: they begin with budgeting, followed by evaluating logistics based on the size of the artwork and transport methods, while collaborating with lenders regarding packaging. Art is shipped in climate-controlled vehicles with remote monitoring. Critical phases involve airport handling and exhibition installation. Established in 2000 by Alvise di Canossa, Arterìa operates in multiple cities and has a workforce exceeding 100. They also provide an economical shuttle service between Milan and Fiumicino airports, supplemented by internal training due to the absence of formal art transport education in Italy.

Key facts

  • Arterìa is a leading Italian art transport company founded in 2000 by Alvise di Canossa.
  • In 2024, it handled logistics for 'Rome, the Eternal City' at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, 'Preraffaelliti' in Forlì, and San Casciano bronzes in Rome, Naples, and Reggio Calabria.
  • The company has hubs in Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice, Malpensa airport, and Turin.
  • It employs over 100 professionals including drivers, packers, art handlers, restorers, and coordinators.
  • Trucks have pneumatic suspension and remote monitoring; artworks are climate-controlled to prevent microclimatic damage.
  • High-risk phases are airport handling and exhibition setup.
  • A shared shuttle service between Milan and Fiumicino airports costs €300 per artwork versus €2,000 for a dedicated truck.
  • No formal art handling schools exist in Italy; Arterìa provides internal training.

Entities

Institutions

  • Arterìa
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Florence
  • Rome
  • Venice
  • Malpensa
  • Turin
  • Forlì
  • Naples
  • Reggio Calabria
  • Fiumicino

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