Inti Ligabue on Venice, Collecting, and the Art of Continuity

Inti Ligabue, who leads both the Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation and Ligabue Spa, shares insights about his Venetian heritage and approach to collecting. Hailing from a lineage of entrepreneurs and adventurers, he specializes in figurative art, with a keen interest in Venetian artists spanning from the 15th century to the Spatialists, including figures like Palma il Giovane, Tancredi, Tiepolo, Vedova, Jacopo Amigoni, Santomaso, and Mario De Luigi. Ligabue highlights Venice's significance as a hub of contemporary art, boasting a 'golden mile' of cultural institutions. He looks forward to the 2026 Biennale, particularly the Indian Pavilion curated by Amin Jaffer, and the launch of his Foundation on May 6, showcasing the exhibition 'Collecto'. Additionally, the Foundation will feature a residency for a young Italian artist. Ligabue asserts that nurturing the artistic spirit in youth and supporting institutions like the Biennale and Bevilacqua La Masa is crucial for Venice's future.