Fondazione Morra Greco Reopens in Naples with 2,000 sqm Space

Fondazione Morra Greco reopens on June 29, 2019, in the 16th-century Palazzo Caracciolo di Avellino in Naples' historic center. The 2,000 sqm space across five levels meets international exhibition standards. Founder Maurizio Morra Greco describes the foundation as a Kunsthalle focused on producing new works tied to the territory. The opening features three solo shows: Jimmie Durham (2019 Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner), Henrik Håkansson (revived from obscurity), and Slovak artist Peter Bartoš (b. 1938). The foundation has no director but a young multitasking team, with curators hired per project (e.g., Mira Keratová for Bartoš). Funding is public-private, with 50% from the Campania Region via POIn Attrattori Culturali (FESR 2007-2013). Private support currently comes solely from Morra Greco, though alliances are being built. The foundation engages the neighborhood through cooperatives for custodianship and youth training, contributing to area redevelopment (road completion, new shops, building restorations, upcoming hotel). The collection is not on permanent display but used instrumentally. Future plans include an unknown Neapolitan artist in December.