Italian Gallerists and Artists on Lisbon's Art Scene Appeal

Lisbon has become a magnet for Italian art professionals, drawn by low costs, fiscal incentives, and a vibrant cultural scene. Gallerist Matteo Consonni co-founded Madragoa with Gonçalo Jesus, citing affordable rents and skilled artisans. Paola Capata opened a Monitor branch in Lisbon, praising the strong intellectual community. Curator Claudio Zecchi moved in 2017, highlighting independent spaces like Kunsthalle Lissabon and Las Palmas. Artist Renzo Marasca, who recently showed at Galeria Foco, credits Lisbon's light and cultural contamination. Nevio Mengacci notes the city's regenerative energy and sense of elsewhere. The article, published by Artribune, features interviews conducted in July 2018, with exhibitions such as Luís Lázaro Matos's "Tomber dans le lac" at Madragoa and "A Tale of Ingestion" at Monitor.