Italian Culture Minister Bonisoli outlines priorities in Artribune interview

In a discussion with Artribune, Alberto Bonisoli, the Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage, shared important strategies, highlighting a phased hiring initiative and an increase in funding. He revealed plans for a delegation focused on digital projects aimed at establishing a national digital catalog for cultural heritage and emphasized the need to balance resources between major museums and smaller institutions. Bonisoli criticized the 'free Sundays' initiative, pointing out that 40% of visitors frequent the top ten museums, while over 160 museums attract fewer than 100 visitors. He urged a reevaluation of free access policies. Additionally, he noted Italy's lack of a fashion museum and supported creative industries. He praised Milovan Farronato's appointment as curator of the Italian Pavilion as bold and innovative. The interview was conducted by Ludovico Pratesi.