Castello Gamba in Val d'Aosta Marks 10 Years as Modern Art Museum
On October 27, 2022, Castello Gamba in Châtillon, Val d'Aosta, marks a decade since its establishment as a modern and contemporary art museum. Originally constructed between 1903 and 1905 by Carlo Saroldi for Baron Carlo Maurizio Gamba, the site was acquired by the Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta in 1982. Following renovations by Aldo Piccato and a redesign by Roberto Pagliero and Salvatore Simonetti, it opened its doors as a museum. The extensive collection features more than 1,200 artworks, highlighting Alpine landscapes, the culture of Valle d'Aosta, and 20th-century international art. The anniversary festivities will include performances, an exhibition by Caterina Gobbi, a roundtable discussion, and a conversation with Moni Ovadia and Davide Mancini, all set within a 50,000-square-meter English-style park.
Key facts
- Castello Gamba celebrates 10 years as a museum of modern and contemporary art on October 27, 2022.
- The castle was built between 1903 and 1905 by engineer Carlo Saroldi for Baron Carlo Maurizio Gamba.
- The Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta purchased the castle in 1982 and restored it for museum use.
- The museum collection includes over 1,200 works of painting, sculpture, graphics, and photography.
- The collection features Alpine landscape works by Turner, Juillerat, Ashton, Delleani, Bazzaro, and 20th-century artists like Manzù, Fontana, Casorati, De Pisis, Schifano, Rama.
- The anniversary program includes a performance by Virna Vallerio and Lorenzo Barbera, an exhibition by Caterina Gobbi, and a roundtable on the museum's future.
- The castle's park, designed by Giuseppe Roda, covers over 50,000 square meters and features over 150 trees.
- The region participated in the XLIII Venice Biennale as an official sponsor of the sculpture section.
Entities
Artists
- Virna Vallerio
- Lorenzo Barbera
- Caterina Gobbi
- Giovanna Manzotti
- Moni Ovadia
- Davide Mancini
- Massimo Uberti
- Marco Jaccond
- Carlo Maurizio Gamba
- Angélique Passerin d'Entrèves
- Carlo Saroldi
- Aldo Piccato
- Roberto Pagliero
- Salvatore Simonetti
- Giuseppe Roda
- J.M.W. Turner
- Charles Juillerat
- Julian Ashton
- Cesare Delleani
- Luigi Bazzaro
- Giacomo Manzù
- Lucio Fontana
- Felice Casorati
- Filippo de Pisis
- Mario Schifano
- Carol Rama
Institutions
- Castello Gamba
- Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta
- Soprintendenza per i beni e le attività culturali della regione
- Studio Piccato e Saltarelli
- Casa Testori
- SITAV
- Casino de la Vallée
- DeltaCogne
- Biennale di Venezia
- Artribune
Locations
- Châtillon
- Val d'Aosta
- Italy
- Crêt-de-Breil
- Aosta
- Turin
- Gressoney
- Saint-Vincent
- Verrès
- Venice