Lucia Pini Appointed Director of Galleria Ricci Oddi After Decade-Long Vacancy

Lucia Pini has been named the new director of the Galleria d’Arte Moderna Ricci Oddi in Piacenza, filling a position that had been vacant for over ten years. In an interview, Pini outlined a concrete, multi-pronged strategy focused on revitalizing the museum's tired exhibition layout, improving educational materials, and forging collaborations with national and international institutions. She emphasized the need for scientific credibility and a permanent scientific catalog of the collection. A key upcoming event is a Klimt exhibition in spring 2022, curated in part by Gabriella Belli, which will involve significant partnerships. On October 11, 2021, the gallery celebrates its 90th anniversary with a special guided tour featuring actor Nicola Cavallari reading the words of founder Giuseppe Ricci Oddi. Pini plans to strengthen ties with local cultural entities like Teatro Gioco Vita and XNL, and to expand educational programs for schools. She sees Piacenza's compact size as an advantage for fostering synergy among museums and theaters. The gallery's collection includes works by Klimt, Casorati, de Pisis, and Carrà.