Centro Pecci's 30-Year Retrospective at Prato

The Centro Luigi Pecci in Prato marks its 30th anniversary with a didactic exhibition that reviews its history since its founding by entrepreneur Enrico Pecci in memory of his son. The show, designed by graphic studio Sara De Bondt, uses text and content analysis to document the museum's interaction with the city and artists, alongside a timeline. The first part features catalogs and documents; the second part displays works from the collection by artists such as Mario Merz, Julian Schnabel, Anish Kapoor, and Vito Acconci, spanning movements from Arte Povera to neo-pop and video art. However, the exhibition lacks a publication and explanatory labels, making it less accessible to non-experts. Critic Niccolò Lucarelli notes that while the museum has expanded into film and video art and become a community hub, it has yet to fully re-engage with the contemporary art scene after its reorganization. He hopes for more space for emerging artists and curators.