Italian government neglects museums during pandemic, says economist
Economist Fabio Severino argues that the Italian government has forgotten museums amid COVID-19 restrictions, calling for a rethinking of large-scale cultural events. He criticizes the reliance on public funding and the obsession with visitor numbers, advocating for quality over quantity. Severino suggests that smaller, more targeted events can be more sustainable and meaningful, and that the crisis offers an opportunity to emerge more aware of cultural priorities. The article was published in Artribune Magazine #57.
Key facts
- COVID-19 restrictions limit large gatherings in Italy
- Museums and cultural venues face financial sustainability issues
- Fabio Severino criticizes the 'arithmetic vision' of valuing quantity over quality
- The 2020 Rome Charter on freedom of access is mentioned
- Severino holds an MBA and PhD in marketing, is an economist and sociologist
- He has been CEO of a company, professor at La Sapienza University of Rome, and consultant for the UN and ministries
- The article appears in Artribune Magazine #57
- Severino advocates for smaller, more motivated audiences willing to pay more
Entities
Artists
- Fabio Severino
Institutions
- Artribune
- La Sapienza Università di Roma
- United Nations
Locations
- Italy
- Rome
- London
- Barcelona
- Lyon