Bologna Mayor Virginio Merola on Culture and Urban Renewal
Bologna's art week, led by Arte Fiera, has concluded, drawing media attention to the city's cultural scene. Mayor Virginio Merola, in his seventh term, discusses the state of culture in Bologna beyond the art week. He emphasizes the challenge of blending history with contemporary art and convincing locals that innovation is their true tradition. Key projects include revitalizing suburbs and repurposing disused spaces into contemporary art outposts. Merola aims to boost Bologna's image both for tourists and residents, leveraging its strategic geographic position in Italy.
Key facts
- Bologna's art week, featuring fairs, exhibitions, and events led by Arte Fiera, has just concluded.
- Virginio Merola is serving his seventh term as mayor of Bologna.
- Merola is focused on revitalizing Bologna's image for both foreigners and locals.
- The mayor's strategy involves making history and contemporary art coexist.
- Merola states that Bologna's true tradition is innovation.
- Planned projects include revaluing suburbs and transforming disused venues into contemporary art spaces.
- Bologna has recently regained popularity as a tourist destination partly due to its geographic position.
- The interview was conducted by Artribune.
Entities
Institutions
- Arte Fiera
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy