Luciano Massari Appointed Director of Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara

Luciano Massari, a sculptor hailing from Carrara and born in 1956, has been appointed as the new director of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara (ABAC), securing 43 out of 48 votes from the faculty. He triumphed over Tommaso Tozzi, a faculty member at the Accademia di Firenze. Massari takes over from Lucilla Meloni, who stepped down in July. His vision includes introducing master's programs in Digital Sculpture and Digital Scenography, improving two-year courses, initiating summer schools, and facilitating exhibitions. He also intends to partner with local organizations to display student creations. The academy serves approximately 800 students, with increasing enrollment from Europe and China, and spans four locations dedicated to sculpture, new technologies, painting, and graphic arts.