Italian State Acquires Palazzo Raggio in Genoa for New National Gallery Museum
In a move to enhance the Musei Nazionali di Genova system, the Italian Ministry of Culture has acquired Palazzo Raggio in Genoa for the Galleria Nazionale della Liguria. This purchase, which has been in the works since 2019, responds to the gallery's need for additional exhibition space, as its collection of over 200 pieces has been partially housed at Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria. The new venue will increase the available exhibition area beyond the current 4,500 square meters. Constructed in 1588 by Benedetto Lomellino, Palazzo Raggio boasts a grand staircase and features works by Domenico Piola and Gregorio De Ferrari. Alessandra Guerrini will oversee the new museum, which aims to serve as a hub for cultural activities and temporary exhibitions. Reported by Livia Montagnoli on Artribune.
Key facts
- Italian Ministry of Culture purchased Palazzo Raggio in Genoa.
- Palazzo Raggio will house the Galleria Nazionale della Liguria.
- The gallery's collection includes over 200 works from medieval to 20th century.
- Current exhibition space totals about 4,500 square meters across Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Spinola.
- Palazzo Raggio was built in 1588 by Benedetto Lomellino.
- The building features paintings by Domenico Piola and Gregorio De Ferrari.
- Planning for the new space began in 2019.
- The project is led by Alessandra Guerrini, director of Musei Nazionali di Genova.
Entities
Artists
- Domenico Piola
- Gregorio De Ferrari
- Benedetto Lomellino
Institutions
- Ministero della Cultura
- Musei Nazionali di Genova
- Galleria Nazionale della Liguria
- Palazzo Reale
- Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria
- Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola
- Artribune
Locations
- Genoa
- Italy
- Largo della Zecca
- Zecca-Righi funicular
- Carmine