Italian cultural leaders outline 2023 challenges and priorities

In a roundtable discussion featured in Artribune, ten prominent Italian cultural figures address significant issues facing 2023. Cesare Pietroiusti advocates for a resistance against moralism in the arts and calls for a transformation of academic frameworks. Angela Tecce, the president of Museo Madre in Naples, highlights the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors. Luca Beatrice emphasizes the need to link cultural policies with education and enhance the promotion of Italian culture. Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo champions support for young artists and cultural engagement. Gianfranco Maraniello underscores the necessity of long-term planning. Other contributors, including Alessandro Giuli and Lisa Parola, discuss funding strategies and inclusive institutional models, while Marco Trulli suggests decentralizing cultural initiatives.