g. olmo stuppia on Quarantine, Art, and Italy's Cultural Crisis

In a discussion with Artribune, g. olmo stuppia, a Milan-based artist born in 1991, expresses his concerns regarding Italy's art landscape and the impact of digital culture during the COVID-19 pandemic. He describes digital media as a 'screen drug' detrimental to both mental health and the environment, suggesting that Italy should reduce the number of art academies and museums by half to support free educational institutions and 24-hour libraries with exhibition areas. Stuppia advocates for tax incentives for art promoters, regional acquisition awards evaluated by international panels, and sustained funding for research. His initiative 'Milano con Destrezza' (MCD) aims to transform Via Arquà into a pedestrian-friendly space by 2022. He also mentions previous performances, including one at INHA in Paris and another during the 2014 Venice Performance Week. This interview is part of a series focusing on emerging Italian artists.