Artissima 2022: New Director Luigi Fassi Unveils Plans for 29th Edition
On March 7, 2022, Luigi Fassi, the newly appointed director of Artissima, unveiled his plans for the 29th iteration of the contemporary art fair, scheduled for November 3 (preview) and November 4–6 (public days) at Oval Lingotto in Turin. Having taken on the role on February 1 for a three-year period, Fassi highlighted the importance of maintaining the fair's experimental essence and its theme of "transformative experience," drawing inspiration from philosopher Laurie Ann Paul. Curated sections will feature Disegni, overseen by Irina Zucca Alessandrelli, and Present Future, co-directed by Saim Demircan and Maurin Dietrich. Fassi announced that the fair will not partner with Russian institutions amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict but may support Ukrainian artists. Intesa Sanpaolo serves as the primary sponsor.
Key facts
- Luigi Fassi appointed director of Artissima on February 1, 2022, for a three-year term.
- 29th edition of Artissima takes place November 3 (preview) and November 4–6, 2022, at Oval Lingotto, Turin.
- Theme is 'transformative experience,' from philosopher Laurie Ann Paul of Yale University.
- Disegni section curated by Irina Zucca Alessandrelli (curator of Ram Collection).
- Present Future section co-directed by Saim Demircan and Maurin Dietrich (director of Kunstverein Munich).
- Back to the Future section leadership to be announced later.
- Intesa Sanpaolo confirmed as main sponsor.
- Artissima will not collaborate with Russian institutions but will not discriminate against individuals; may support Ukrainian artists.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Fassi
- Laurie Ann Paul
- Irina Zucca Alessandrelli
- Saim Demircan
- Maurin Dietrich
Institutions
- Artissima
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Oval Lingotto
- Yale University
- Ram Collection
- Kunstverein Munich
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Munich
- Germany