Italy Remembers Germano Celant with Nationwide Lecture Series

A tribute to Italian art critic Germano Celant, known for coining Arte Povera, is being held through a series of nine study days titled 'Cronistoria di un critico militante.' This event, organized by the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca in Rome, takes place from September 13, 2022, to April 20, 2023, at various Italian venues, including MAXXI and Fondazione Prada. The initiative, developed by Marco Tirelli and Paolo Icaro, features insights from Antonella Soldaini, Chiara Costa, and Luca Massimo Barbero, concluding with a lectio magistralis by Salvatore Settis. Icaro likens the process to 'carvers on a rough diamond,' delving into Celant's influential career. Celant passed away in 2020, leaving a significant legacy in Italian art.