Francesca Lavazza Appointed President of Castello di Rivoli
Francesca Lavazza, representing the fourth generation of the Lavazza coffee dynasty, has been elected as President of the Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea, following the recent passing of Fiorenzo Alfieri. This decision was made during a videoconference that included regional councilor for Culture, Vittoria Poggio. Born in Turin in 1969, Lavazza possesses a degree in Literature and currently serves as president of Adisco Piemonte. A board member since 1895, she has actively supported various cultural projects, including Lavazza's partnership with the Guggenheim since 2014. The museum also expresses its sorrow over the loss of Massimo Melotti, who passed away at 70 due to a cerebral hemorrhage after his tenure as Director Consultant from 1990 to 2018.
Key facts
- Francesca Lavazza elected President of Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea.
- She is a fourth-generation member of the Lavazza coffee family and board member.
- Succeeds Fiorenzo Alfieri, who served 2019–2020 and recently died.
- Elected unanimously by the Assembly of Members via videoconference.
- Lavazza is also president of Adisco Piemonte.
- Lavazza Group has sponsored Guggenheim since 2014, including Italian Futurism exhibition.
- She joined Guggenheim Foundation Board of Trustees in 2016.
- Massimo Melotti, former museum consultant for 28 years, died at 70.
- Melotti taught at University of Turin, Politecnico di Torino, and Accademia Albertina.
- Lavazza will work with Director Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev.
Entities
Artists
- David LaChapelle
- Piero Ruggeri
- Massimo Melotti
Institutions
- Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea
- Lavazza Group
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Musei Reali
- Adisco Piemonte
- Fondazione Pistoletto-Cittadellarte
- Politecnico di Torino
- Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino
- Università di Torino
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Venice
- Vercelli