INPS President Gabriele Fava on 100 Years at Palazzo Wedekind, Welfare and Culture
Gabriele Fava, the head of Italy's National Social Security Institute (INPS), reflects on the institute's centenary at Palazzo Wedekind in Rome. In a conversation with Caterina Angelucci from Artribune, he presents the anniversary as an opportunity to evaluate INPS's significance in light of evolving societal dynamics and emerging inequalities. Highlighting the phrase "100 years of future," Fava cautions against leaving behind individuals with limited digital skills due to technological advancements. He regards Palazzo Wedekind as a representation of connection or separation, emphasizing the necessity for clear institutional communication. Additionally, Fava proposes a strategy to enhance access to over 9,000 artworks and envisions a national framework aimed at bolstering public trust in the coming decade.
Key facts
- INPS has been present at Palazzo Wedekind in Rome since 1925.
- The centenary is marked by the motto '100 years of future'.
- Gabriele Fava is the president of INPS.
- INPS owns over 9,000 artworks, historic buildings, and archives.
- The project '20 works for 20 regions' aims to make the collection accessible.
- Milan's Palazzo Piacentini opened during Milan Art Week 2025 with 'Contemporanea'.
- A 'welfare culturale' project was presented in 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture.
- The interview was conducted by Caterina Angelucci for Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Caterina Angelucci
Institutions
- INPS
- Artribune
- Ministry of Culture
- British Museum
- Louvre
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Milan
- Palazzo Wedekind
- Piazza Colonna
- Palazzo Piacentini