Luca Tommasi Reflects on a Decade of His Milan Gallery

Luca Tommasi, a self-made gallerist, celebrates ten years of his eponymous gallery in Milan's Isola district. Starting from Monza with a small space opposite the Duomo, he built his career without family funding, relying on collector trust. Over the decade, he organized 30 solo shows, 11 group shows, and published 35 catalogs. Before opening the gallery, Tommasi worked at Finarte, as a curator, and on art telepromotions, gaining expertise in market regulations, artist relations, and public visibility. He moved the gallery from Monza to Milan, first in Via Tadino and then to Via Cola Montano, transitioning from secondary to primary market. His artist roster favors abstract and processual work, built through consistent taste and friendly relationships. Tommasi advises young gallerists to have 'fame' (hunger) and self-reliance, warning that easy funding can be squandered without drive. He sees the gallerist as an interpreter and facilitator, not just a seller.