Corraini Edizioni: 50 Years of Artist-Driven Publishing from Mantua
Founded 50 years ago as Galleria Corraini in Mantua by Marzia and Maurizio, Corraini Edizioni evolved from an art gallery into a publishing house through a two-decade collaboration with Bruno Munari. The publisher treats books as art objects, co-created with artists and designers. Key figures include Munari, Suzy Lee, Fausto Gilberti, and Steven Guarnaccia. On September 29, 2023, Spazio Munari opened in Milan (via Savona 17/5) as a dedicated space for exhibitions and consultation. Upcoming releases include a monograph on Steven Guarnaccia's career (November 2023) and a Fausto Gilberti book on 20th-century artists. The interview is part of a series on independent Italian publishers by Dario Moalli for Artribune.
Key facts
- Corraini Edizioni started 50 years ago as Galleria Corraini in Mantua.
- The publisher evolved from exhibition catalogs to independent books through collaboration with Bruno Munari.
- Munari worked with Corraini for over 20 years, influencing their approach to books as narrative machines.
- All Corraini books are co-created with artists and authors, emphasizing non-standardized design.
- Spazio Munari opened in Milan on September 29, 2023, at via Savona 17/5.
- Upcoming: Steven Guarnaccia book (November 2023) with a New York exhibition.
- Upcoming: Fausto Gilberti book in a series on 20th-century artists (by Christmas 2023).
- The interview is part of Artribune's series on independent Italian publishers by Dario Moalli.
Entities
Artists
- Bruno Munari
- Suzy Lee
- Fausto Gilberti
- Steven Guarnaccia
- Marzia Corraini
- Maurizio Corraini
Institutions
- Corraini Edizioni
- Galleria Corraini
- Spazio Munari
- Artribune
- Timeo
- Feltrinelli
Locations
- Mantua
- Italy
- Milan
- New York
- United States