Fondazione Capalbio President Interview on Niki de Saint Phalle Exhibition
Maria Concetta Monaci, president of the newly established Fondazione Capalbio, discusses the foundation's origins and its first major event: a widespread exhibition dedicated to Niki de Saint Phalle and her Tarot Garden. The foundation was created by the municipality of Capalbio in 2020, with Monaci appointed president in March 2020. Its goals include promoting cultural heritage, tourism, and economic development through public-private partnerships. The exhibition, held in the summer of 2021, aims to strengthen the community's identity beyond its coastline. Monaci emphasizes the role of culture in social cohesion and sustainability, and outlines plans for future interdisciplinary activities spanning literature, cinema, music, philosophy, art, sport, and science. The foundation's team includes former mayor Lucia Biagi and Federica Giacon. The interview was conducted by Claudia Giraud for Artribune.
Key facts
- Fondazione Capalbio was established in 2020 by the municipality of Capalbio.
- Maria Concetta Monaci was appointed president in March 2020.
- The foundation's first major event is a widespread exhibition on Niki de Saint Phalle and her Tarot Garden.
- The exhibition aims to provide a strong symbolic element for the community.
- The foundation focuses on public-private partnerships for cultural development.
- The team includes Lucia Biagi and Federica Giacon.
- The foundation plans activities in literature, cinema, music, philosophy, art, sport, and science.
- The interview was published by Artribune in July 2021.
Entities
Artists
- Niki de Saint Phalle
Institutions
- Fondazione Capalbio
- Comune di Capalbio
- Artribune
- Il Frantoio
- Capalbio Libri
- Capalbio Giovani
Locations
- Capalbio
- Toscana
- Lazio
- Maremma
- Neuilly-sur-Seine
- La Jolla