Artribune's Best of 2017: Top Artists, Museums, and Galleries
The 'Best of 2017' list by Artribune showcases prominent individuals in the art world. Nuvola Ravera (1984) is recognized as the Best Young Artist for her exploration of hypnagogic states. Giorgio Andreotta Calò (1979) earns the title of Best Established Artist due to his acclaim at the Venice Biennale. Banksy is awarded Best International Artist for his work on the Walled Off Hotel. The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) is named Best Museum, with Paolo Giulierini confirmed as its director. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is recognized as the Best New Museum. Christie's is honored as the Best Auction House for the sale of Salvator Mundi at $450 million. Other notable mentions include Giuseppe Morra as Best Collector, Damien Hirst's exhibition as Best Exhibition, and Flashback as Best Italian Fair.
Key facts
- Nuvola Ravera named Best Young Artist for work on hypnagogic states and family history.
- Giorgio Andreotta Calò wins Best Established Artist for Venice Biennale and Italian Council.
- Banksy's Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem opened in 2017, with a Christmas show by Danny Boyle.
- MANN in Naples named Best Museum in Italy despite legal challenges to director's appointment.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi named Best New Museum, acquired Salvator Mundi for $450 million.
- Christie's sold Salvator Mundi for $450 million, making it Best Auction House.
- Giuseppe Morra recognized for Naples projects including Nitsch Museum and Palazzo Spinelli.
- Damien Hirst's 'Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable' at Fondazione Pinault is Best Exhibition.
- Flashback in Turin named Best Italian Fair; FIAC in Paris Best International Fair.
- OGR opening in Turin with €100 million investment and performances by Moroder, Chemical Brothers, Kentridge.
- Lisbon named Best Foreign City for MAAT museum and gallery growth.
- Florence named Best Italian City for exhibitions and private investments.
- Andrea Viliani named Best Museum Director for Madre collaborations.
- Cecilia Alemani named Best Critic/Curator for Italian Pavilion, Art Basel Buenos Aires, Power100.
- Monitor named Best Gallery for new formats and Lisbon space.
- Dario Franceschini named Best Politician for Mibact reforms.
- Leeuwarden named Best Future Project as European Capital of Culture 2018.
- Silvio Salvo named Best Press Office for Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.
- Gabriele Ferraris named Best Journalist for blog on Turin administration.
Entities
Artists
- Nuvola Ravera
- Giorgio Andreotta Calò
- Banksy
- Damien Hirst
- Hermann Nitsch
- Shozo Shimamoto
- Jan Fabre
- Maurits Cornelis Escher
- Mata Hari
- Jennifer Allora
- Guillermo Calzadilla
- Jaume Plensa
- Giorgio Moroder
- The Chemical Brothers
- William Kentridge
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Sanya Kantarovsky
Institutions
- Artribune
- Bauer
- Venice Biennale
- Italian Council
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Christie's
- Fondazione Morra
- Fondazione Pinault
- Flashback
- FIAC
- OGR Torino
- Fondazione CRT
- MAAT
- Madre
- Capodimonte
- Art Basel City Buenos Aires
- High Line
- Monitor
- Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
- La Stampa
- Corriere della Sera
- Mibact
- Fries Museum
- Comune di Roma
- Comune di Napoli
- Palazzo Spinelli di Tarsia
- Casa Morra
- Quartiere dell'arte
- Ex Manifatture Tabacchi
- Costa San Giorgio
- Palaisozaki
- Granpalazzo
- Straperetana
- Corale
- Frigoriferi Milanesi
- Power100
- Art Review
- Eliseo
- Musée de l'Homme
- Biennale di Venezia
- Manifesta 12
- Matera Capitale della Cultura 2019
- Leeuwarden
- European Capital of Culture
Locations
- Italy
- Genoa
- Venice
- Naples
- Turin
- Florence
- Rome
- Milan
- Pereto
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Paris
- France
- Bethlehem
- Palestine
- Israel
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- New York
- United States
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Palermo
- Matera
- Bolzano
- Leeuwarden
- Friesland
- Netherlands
- Algiers
- Algeria