Lorenzo Benedetti Appointed Curator at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Lorenzo Benedetti has been named curator for contemporary art at the Kunstmuseum St. Gallen in Switzerland, starting in February. The Italian curator, previously fired from De Appel in Amsterdam, criticizes Italian politics for forcing curators abroad. The museum, already hosting shows by Mark Dion and Manfred Pernice, plans to expand its contemporary focus, including the use of the Lokremise, a former railway depot for multidisciplinary projects. Benedetti will also develop cross-disciplinary activities linking old and contemporary art.
Key facts
- Lorenzo Benedetti appointed curator for contemporary art at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen.
- Position starts February next year.
- Benedetti previously worked at De Appel Amsterdam, Petit Palais with FIAC Paris.
- Kunstmuseum currently hosts exhibitions by Mark Dion and Manfred Pernice.
- Museum recently acquired Lokremise, a former railway depot for cultural projects.
- Benedetti criticizes Italian political class for lack of support for contemporary art.
- He cites Eugenio Viola's move to Perth as example of Italian curators forced abroad.
- Museum aims to strengthen its contemporary art presence and develop cross-disciplinary activities.
Entities
Artists
- Lorenzo Benedetti
- Eugenio Viola
- Mark Dion
- Manfred Pernice
Institutions
- Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
- De Appel
- Petit Palais
- FIAC
Locations
- St. Gallen
- Switzerland
- France
- Normandy
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Perth
- Australia
- Italy