Gianfranco Maraniello concludes MART directorship with video farewell
Gianfranco Maraniello has concluded his five-year leadership at Trento and Rovereto's MART – Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea. During a video conference announcement, he expressed gratitude to his colleagues and those who initially hired him. Maraniello clarified that his choice not to continue was not influenced by any internal disputes, despite encountering political challenges from board member Vittorio Sgarbi and the provincial authorities. He criticized the interim appointment of Daniele Ferretti, noting its lack of a formal selection process. In his farewell, Maraniello emphasized the museum's potential impact on urban culture, spotlighting past successful exhibitions.
Key facts
- Gianfranco Maraniello ended his five-year mandate as director of MART.
- He resigned also as President of AMACI.
- His departure was announced via a video conference.
- Maraniello cited political interference from the board (chaired by Vittorio Sgarbi) and the provincial council.
- Daniele Ferretti was appointed interim director by Sgarbi, bypassing a competitive selection process.
- Maraniello emphasized the museum's potential to revolutionize a city and its landscape, referencing Mario Botta.
- He criticized the focus on audience numbers and blockbuster exhibitions.
- He thanked the MART team and expressed gratitude for his time in Trentino.
Entities
Artists
- Gianfranco Maraniello
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Daniele Ferretti
- Mario Botta
Institutions
- MART – Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto
- AMACI
- Artribune
Locations
- Trento
- Rovereto
- Trentino
- Italy