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Fondazione Brescia Musei launches three-year 'Alleanza per la Cultura' public-private partnership

institutional · 2026-04-27

'Alleanza per la Cultura' has been initiated by Fondazione Brescia Musei, representing a three-year collaboration between the public and private sectors that was established from 2019 to 2020 to ensure consistent financial backing. Director Stefano Karadjov highlights a cultural agenda aimed at enhancing both tangible and intangible heritage through restoration efforts, site redevelopment, and events reflecting Brescian and Lombard culture. Financial contributions from partners support long-term regional development, while ticket sales and grants cover regular expenses. This partnership also backs staff training initiatives and is overseen by a committee of specialists, including Marcello Barbanera and Gabriella Belli. The 2020/22 agenda includes the 'Vittoria Alata' palimpsest, Alfred Seiland's photography showcase, and Francesco Vezzoli's projects, with Karadjov stressing the importance of visitor and heritage care.

Key facts

  • Fondazione Brescia Musei launched 'Alleanza per la Cultura' public-private partnership
  • Partnership developed between 2019 and 2020
  • Three-year duration for stable economic support
  • Partners provide triennial financial support and visibility
  • Ordinary costs covered by own resources (ticketing, grants, municipal support)
  • Scientific committee includes Marcello Barbanera, Gabriella Belli, Guido Beltramini, Emanuela Daffra, Hugues de Varine, Alberto Garlandini, Paola Marini, Claudio Salsi, Valerio Terraroli
  • 2020/22 program features Vittoria Alata restoration and return to Capitolium
  • Juan Navarro Baldeweg designed new cell for the Capitolium
  • Monographic exhibition Juan Navarro Baldeweg. Pittura, scultura, architettura opens September 17 at Museo di Santa Giulia
  • Alfred Seiland exhibition Imperivm Romanvm in March 2021
  • Francesco Vezzoli interventions in Brixia Roman archaeological park
  • Emilio Isgrò exhibition in 2021
  • Vittoria. Il lungo viaggio di un mito exhibition planned
  • About thirty entities involved in the partnership

Entities

Artists

  • Stefano Karadjov
  • Juan Navarro Baldeweg
  • Alfred Seiland
  • Francesco Vezzoli
  • Emilio Isgrò
  • Marcello Barbanera
  • Gabriella Belli
  • Guido Beltramini
  • Emanuela Daffra
  • Hugues de Varine
  • Alberto Garlandini
  • Paola Marini
  • Claudio Salsi
  • Valerio Terraroli
  • Massimiliano Zane

Institutions

  • Fondazione Brescia Musei
  • Museo di Santa Giulia
  • Capitolium
  • Opificio delle Pietre Dure
  • Comune di Brescia
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Brescia
  • Italy
  • Lombardy
  • Brixia
  • Castello Cidneo

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