Ilaria Bonacossa Named New Director of Palazzo Ducale in Genoa
Ilaria Bonacossa has been named the new director of Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, with backing from Mayor Marco Bucci, Governor Giovanni Toti, and President Beppe Costa. She takes over from Serena Bertolucci and previously led Villa Croce from 2012 to 2016. Bonacossa plans to align the Palazzo with the latest ICOM standards, emphasizing research, conservation, education, accessibility, and sustainability. Her exhibition schedule for 2024 features 'Nostalgia' (April 24–September 1) and a monographic showcase dedicated to Berthe Morisot, along with Sebastião Salgado's photography. She aims to attract niche artists and improve digital engagement, aspiring for Genoa's Palazzo Ducale to surpass Venice's within five years.
Key facts
- Ilaria Bonacossa is the new director of Palazzo Ducale in Genoa.
- She was officially presented in the Salone del Maggior Consiglio.
- Bonacossa previously directed Villa Croce museum from 2012 to 2016.
- She succeeds Serena Bertolucci, now at M9 in Mestre.
- Mayor Marco Bucci and governor Giovanni Toti attended the presentation.
- Fondazione Palazzo Ducale president Beppe Costa selected her.
- 2024 exhibitions include 'Nostalgia' (April 24–September 1) and a Berthe Morisot show in autumn.
- Bonacossa aims to integrate digital experiences and improve accessibility.
Entities
Artists
- Ilaria Bonacossa
- Serena Bertolucci
- Marco Bucci
- Giovanni Toti
- Beppe Costa
- Berthe Morisot
- Sebastião Salgado
- Wolfgang Tillmans
Institutions
- Palazzo Ducale
- Villa Croce
- M9
- Fondazione Palazzo Ducale
- ICOM
- Museo dell'Arte Digitale
- Fondazione per la Cultura di Genova
- Artissima
- Polo del '900
- Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
- Luhring Augustine
- FRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- PAC di Milano
- Artist's Pension Trust
- Bard College
- University of Milan
Locations
- Genoa
- Italy
- Milan
- Mestre
- Nice
- Venice
- Turin
- New York
- London
- Marsiglia