Collezione Maramotti: A Private Collection Defying International Trends
Located in Reggio Emilia, Italy, the Collezione Maramotti was established by Achille Maramotti (1927–2005) within a modernist structure from 1957. Following his passing, his children—Luigi, Ignazio, and Ludovica—expanded the collection from 450 to 1,100 pieces, emphasizing works by emerging and mid-career artists. Early contributors include notable figures from Arte Povera such as Mario Merz and Transavanguardia artists like Sandro Chia. Approximately 85% of the collection consists of paintings, showcasing artists like Francis Bacon and the "holy trinity" of German art: Anselm Kiefer, Gerhard Richter, and Georg Baselitz. The permanent exhibition is accessible from Thursday to Sunday, free with prior registration. Currently featured is "Fontes de Za’atari" by Margherita Moscardini. The Maramotti family privately finances the museum.
Key facts
- Collezione Maramotti is a private art collection in Reggio Emilia, Italy, founded by Achille Maramotti, founder of Max Mara.
- The collection occupies a 1957 modernist former Max Mara factory building.
- After Achille Maramotti's death in 2005, his three children opened the collection publicly but avoid personal publicity.
- The collection has grown from 450 to 1,100 works, focusing on painting (85% of holdings).
- It includes works from Arte Povera artists like Mario Merz and Jannis Kounellis, and Transavanguardia artists like Sandro Chia.
- Notable holdings include a 1952 Francis Bacon and works by Anselm Kiefer, Gerhard Richter, and Georg Baselitz.
- The museum has a 6,000 m² exhibition space; a "Rehang" in March featured works by Kristof Kintera, Thomas Scheibitz, and Alessandra Ariatti.
- The museum is fully funded by the Maramotti family with no public subsidies or audience targets.
Entities
Artists
- Achille Maramotti
- Mario Merz
- Jannis Kounellis
- Sandro Chia
- Francesco Clemente
- Mimmo Paladino
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Francis Bacon
- Anselm Kiefer
- Gerhard Richter
- Georg Baselitz
- Kristof Kintera
- Thomas Scheibitz
- Alessandra Ariatti
- Margherita Moscardini
- Luigi Maramotti
- Ignazio Maramotti
- Ludovica Maramotti
- Sara Piccinini
Institutions
- Collezione Maramotti
- Max Mara
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Jordan