Curator Elisa Fantin Dies at 36, Remembered by Artists
Elisa Fantin, a young curator known for her unconventional approach and deep passion for art, has died of cancer at age 36. She studied at Iuav in Venice and participated in the Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa program, where she founded the group Cake Away. Fantin was a central figure in Venice's art scene, hosting artists at her home on Giudecca and fostering a sense of community. She was affectionately called 'Pantera' and remembered for her vibrant personality, critical eye, and unwavering belief in artists. Her legacy is one of human connection and dedication to art beyond institutional recognition.
Key facts
- Elisa Fantin died at age 36 from cancer.
- She studied at Iuav in Venice.
- She participated in the Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa program.
- She founded the group Cake Away.
- She was known as 'Pantera'.
- Her home on Giudecca was a hub for artists.
- She dreamed of curating shows in New York.
- A letter signed by numerous artists commemorates her.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Andrighetto
- Maria Ida Bernabei
- Francesca Borghini
- Michela Bortolozzi
- Lucilla Calogero
- Arianna Callegaro
- Enrico Casagrande
- Samuele Cherubini
- Viviana Checchia
- Mario Ciaramitaro
- Lorenzo Commisso
- Michelangelo Corsaro
- Daniela Da Silva
- Veronica De Giovanelli
- Rachele D'Osualdo
- Maria Elena Fantoni
- Margherita Fabbri
- Cristiano Focacci Menchini
- Marialisa Fontanabona
- Beatrice Forchini
- Giulia Gabrielli
- Beatrice Giovannoni
- Fabio Gnali
- Marco Gobbi
- Valeria Iacovino
- Valentina Lacinio
- Alessandro Laita
- Violette Maillard
- Rachele Maistrello
- Francesco Maluta
- Valeria Mancinelli
- Francesca Merciari
- Alessandra Messali
- Giulia Morucchio
- Marta Muschietti
- Alice Ongaro Sartori
- Matteo Primiterra
- Maddalena Quarta
- Chiaralice Rizzi
- Stefania Rispoli
- Valeria Romagnini
- Valentina Roselli
- Alessio Sacchetto
- Rosario Sorbello
- Tommaso Speretta
- Giulio Squillacciotti
- Danilo Stojanović
- Marco Tagliafierro
- Rob van den Berg
- Emilio Vavarella
- Natasa Vasilievic
- Valerio Veneruso
- Serena Vestrucci
- Maria Giovanna Virga
Institutions
- Iuav
- Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giudecca
- New York