CIMA's Italian Art Mission in Trump's New York

The Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) in New York, founded in 2014 by Laura Mattioli, has evolved from a research hub for Italian modern art into a dynamic space blending exhibition, residency, and public programming. Director Heather Ewing outlines upcoming events: a study day on Léonce Rosenberg on February 3, featuring scholars on de Chirico, Picabia, Léger, and Savinio, with a curator from MoMA and Matthew Affron from Philadelphia. The current exhibition pairs Alberto Savinio with Louise Bourgeois, exploring metamorphosis and family dynamics. Future shows will focus on Marino Marini. CIMA has expanded to include contemporary artists like Giulio Paolini and Tacita Dean, though female representation remains a concern; past programs addressed Carol Rama and Marisa Merz with Germano Celant at the New Museum, the Met, and CIMA. The institution emphasizes close looking and slow art, offering drawing nights and family programs. Under the Trump administration, CIMA faces uncertainty over funding and visa restrictions, prompting a gathering of 20 non-profit spaces in Soho. Ewing hopes CIMA can serve as a resource to understand the present through the past.