Giulio Manieri Elia outlines future for Gallerie dell’Accademia di Venezia

In June 2019, Giulio Manieri Elia took over as the director of the Gallerie dell’Accademia di Venezia, following Paola Marini and Giovanni Panebianco. He aims to balance continuity with innovation, particularly by renovating the galleries that house the permanent collection. Recently, seven new rooms have been inaugurated, while renovations continue on the palladian wing and two ground-floor halls, supported by Venetian Heritage onlus. Upcoming exhibits will feature rotating drawings, a virtual experience of Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man, and dedicated spaces for 15th–16th-century art. The museum is also improving its communication through a new website and social media, upgrading the restoration lab, and addressing staffing shortages. It remained operational during the recent acqua alta, aiding recovery efforts. Manieri Elia envisions a vibrant cultural future for Venice.