Italics Forum 2024: Italian Galleries Unite for Fiscal Reform and Competitiveness
On March 19, 2024, the second edition of the Italics Forum took place in Turin, organized by the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudenga. This event, coordinated by the Italics network comprising 74 galleries, aimed to boost the competitiveness of the Italian art sector. It included seven roundtable discussions covering subjects such as gallery identity, trends in collecting, and advancements in digital technology. A private panel, featuring Gruppo Apollo and ANGAMC, focused on fiscal and regulatory hurdles. The program concluded with a public dialogue led by Dario Fabbri and Luigi Fassi. A panel moderated by Marilena Pirrelli discussed key fiscal concerns, advocating for a VAT reduction to 5-10%. The upcoming Panorama exhibition is scheduled for Monferrato from September 4-8, 2024.
Key facts
- Second edition of Italics Forum held on March 19, 2024, in Turin.
- Hosted by Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudenga.
- Italics network comprises 74 galleries of ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
- Seven roundtables addressed topics including collecting trends, inclusivity, and digital innovation.
- Closed-door panel with Gruppo Apollo and ANGAMC focused on fiscal and regulatory issues.
- Public dialogue between Dario Fabbri and Luigi Fassi on geopolitics and art.
- Panel on fiscal reform featured Giuseppe Calabi, Marco Cerrato, Franco Dante, and Sirio Ortolani.
- Advocated for reduced VAT rate of 5-10% on art, citing France's 5.5%.
- Nomisma commissioned to map 2023 Italian art market.
- Next Panorama exhibition in Monferrato from September 4-8, 2024.
Entities
Artists
- Dario Fabbri
- Luigi Fassi
Institutions
- Italics
- Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudenga
- Gruppo Apollo
- ANGAMC (Associazione Nazionale Gallerie d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea)
- Il Sole 24 Ore
- Nomisma
- CBM & Partners
- Maisto e Associati
- Dante & Associati
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Monferrato
- Milan
- France