Italian museum directors envision post-pandemic cultural renewal
In an interview with Artribune, ten leaders from Italian museums and foundations express their visions for the upcoming season. Giò Marconi of Fondazione Marconi in Milan intends to reorganize their website and archive. Beatrice Merz from Fondazione Merz in Turin underscores the importance of technological advancements and the political responsibilities of cultural institutions. Lorenzo Giusti, representing GAMeC in Bergamo, seeks to restore community trust following lockdowns. Cristiana Perrella of Centro Pecci in Prato is dedicated to cultural decolonization and strengthening local connections. Caterina Riva at MACTE in Termoli will focus on digital initiatives and curated experiences, while Andrea Bruciati from Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este in Tivoli emphasizes immersive experiences. Other contributors include Luca Iozzelli (Fondazione Pistoia Musei) with a postwar art program, Rosalba Branà (Fondazione Pino Pascali, Polignano a Mare) noting increased visitor interest, Cesare Pietroiusti (Azienda Speciale Palaexpo, Rome) looking forward to the Quadriennale d'arte 'Fuori,' and Luca Lo Pinto (MACRO, Rome) who prioritizes artist and content centrality.
Key facts
- Giò Marconi plans reorganization of Fondazione Marconi's website, archive, and spaces.
- Beatrice Merz calls for technological innovation as a dynamic project and political action.
- Lorenzo Giusti highlights GAMeC's renewed civic vocation and community trust.
- Cristiana Perrella aims for territorial ties, collaboration, and cultural decolonization.
- Caterina Riva focuses on digitalization as a new artistic language at MACTE.
- Andrea Bruciati emphasizes immersive experiences and new narrativity at Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este.
- Luca Iozzelli maintains exhibition program with shows on postwar art and Aurelio Amendola.
- Cesare Pietroiusti anticipates Quadriennale 'Fuori' and calls for simplified rules.
- Luca Lo Pinto stresses content and centrality of artists at MACRO.
- All directors express hope for post-pandemic cultural renewal and new audience engagement.
Entities
Artists
- Aurelio Amendola
Institutions
- Fondazione Marconi
- Fondazione Merz
- GAMeC
- Centro Pecci
- MACTE
- Villa Adriana
- Villa d'Este
- Fondazione Pistoia Musei
- Fondazione Pino Pascali
- Azienda Speciale Palaexpo
- MACRO
- Quadriennale d'arte
- Artribune
- Intesa Sanpaolo
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Turin
- Bergamo
- Prato
- Termoli
- Tivoli
- Pistoia
- Polignano a Mare
- Rome