Luca Massimo Barbero curates Art Studio at Procuratie Vecchie in Venice
Luca Massimo Barbero has been named the curator of the Art Studio at The Human Safety Net, located in the Procuratie Vecchie, Venice, with support from Generali. An art historian and the Director of the Istituto di Storia dell'Arte at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Barbero will lead a two-year initiative commencing on April 15, 2023. On this date, the first exhibit, "The Hungriest Eye. The Blossoming of Potential," created by German artist Arthur Duff, will debut. The Art Studio is a component of the interactive experience "A World of Potential," curated by Orna Cohen. Following its restoration by Generali and architect David Chipperfield, the Procuratie Vecchie reopened in April 2022. Barbero's partnership with Generali began with projects for its 190th anniversary in 2021.
Key facts
- Luca Massimo Barbero appointed curator of Art Studio at Procuratie Vecchie in Venice.
- First installation opens April 15, 2023, by Arthur Duff titled 'The Hungriest Eye. The Blossoming of Potential'.
- Art Studio is part of The Human Safety Net, a foundation established by Generali in 2017.
- The Human Safety Net operates in 24 countries with 77 NGOs and social enterprises.
- Procuratie Vecchie reopened in April 2022 after restoration by David Chipperfield funded by Generali.
- Permanent interactive path 'A World of Potential' curated by Orna Cohen is open daily except Tuesday, 10-19.
- Barbero's two-year program includes multiple artist interventions and events in The Hall auditorium.
- Arthur Duff's installation uses 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints and laser technology.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Massimo Barbero
- Arthur Duff
- Orna Cohen
- David Chipperfield
Institutions
- Art Studio
- The Human Safety Net
- Procuratie Vecchie
- Generali
- Fondazione Giorgio Cini
- Istituto di Storia dell'Arte
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Piazza San Marco