Laura Lamonea appointed artistic director of ArtVerona
Laura Lamonea has been named the new artistic director of ArtVerona, taking over from Stefano Raimondi after a five-year tenure. She will oversee the fair for a three-year period, beginning with the event scheduled for October 10 to 12, 2025. Chosen by a committee that included Romano Artoni and Ilaria Bonacossa, her multidisciplinary initiative emphasizes contemporary art, innovation, and support for emerging artists. Lamonea's goal is to enhance ArtVerona's presence in the Italian art market while fostering connections with the global art community. An independent curator, she established the Video Sound Art festival in 2010 and has organized several prominent exhibitions. ArtVerona will mark its 20th anniversary in 2025, continuing its mission to promote the Italian art scene.
Key facts
- Laura Lamonea appointed artistic director of ArtVerona for three years starting 2025.
- She succeeds Stefano Raimondi after his five-year term.
- The 2025 edition runs from October 10 to 12.
- Selection committee included Romano Artoni, Ilaria Bonacossa, Armando Di Ruzza, Silvia Evangelisti, Giorgio Fasol.
- Lamonea's project chosen from over thirty candidates.
- She founded Video Sound Art festival in Milan in 2010.
- Curated Gestus at Palazzo Grassi, Venice (2021) and Mine by Ali Kazma (2018).
- Winner of 13th Italian Council with project Never Ground by Natália Trejbalová.
Entities
Artists
- Laura Lamonea
- Stefano Raimondi
- Ali Kazma
- Driant Zeneli
- Natália Trejbalová
Institutions
- ArtVerona
- Veronafiere
- Palazzo Ducale
- Palazzo Grassi
- Ex Albergo Diurno Venezia
- Palazzo Abatellis
- Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte
- Fondazione In Between Art Film
- Manifesta 14
- Centre National des Arts Plastiques (CNAP)
- Italian Council
Locations
- Verona
- Italy
- Milan
- Genoa
- Venice
- Palermo
- Naples
- Kosovo
- Paris
- France