Italian Art Academies Rethink End-of-Year Shows
Italian fine arts academies are rethinking their traditional end-of-year exhibitions, moving toward more dynamic and public-facing models. Central Saint Martins in London sets a benchmark with student-organized degree shows that serve as scouting events for galleries and critics. The Accademia di Brera in Milan launched 'Accademia Aperta' in 2015 during Expo, opening hidden spaces to the public and involving local galleries. Accademia Carrara in Bergamo created 'Giacomo', a student-run exhibition space for experimentation. The Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze plans a 'mostra-mercato' (exhibition-market) modeled on Anglo-Saxon practices, allowing students to sell works. IED and Accademia Aldo Galli in Como use social media and traditional campaigns to promote student work. The article is an exercise by Chiara Camaccioli, Marta Lavit, Francesca Marino, and Beatrice Pizzi for the 'Arte e Web' course at IULM University in Milan.
Key facts
- Central Saint Martins degree shows are student-organized and attract scouts from magazines, galleries, and critics.
- Accademia di Brera's 'Accademia Aperta' started in 2015 during Expo, opening hidden spaces and involving five local galleries in its third edition.
- Accademia Carrara di Bergamo created 'Giacomo', a public exhibition space for student experimentation.
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze plans a 'mostra-mercato' where students can sell works to collectors and gallerists.
- IED and Accademia Aldo Galli in Como use Facebook and Instagram alongside traditional invitations and ad campaigns.
- The article is an exercise for the 'Arte e Web' course at IULM University in Milan.
- Authors: Chiara Camaccioli, Marta Lavit, Francesca Marino, Beatrice Pizzi.
- Accademia Carrara's philosophy focuses on student formation before career, unlike the Anglo-Saxon model.
Entities
Artists
- Lucien Freud
- Alexander McQueen
- Stella McCartney
- Beatrice Costa
- Giuseppe Bonini
- Alessandra Pioselli
- Giandomenico Semeraro
- Riccardo Balbo
- Salvatore Amura
Institutions
- Central Saint Martins
- Accademia di Brera
- Accademia Carrara di Bergamo
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli
- IED Como
- IED Italia
- IULM University
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Milan
- Italy
- Bergamo
- Florence
- Como