Magazzino Italian Art Launches Online Programs During Lockdown
When the coronavirus lockdown hit, Magazzino Italian Art, a museum in New York dedicated to postwar Italian art, launched an online program called 'Magazzino da casa' (Magazzino from home). Founded in 2017 by collectors Giorgio Spanu and Nancy Olnick along the Hudson River, the museum boasts over 500 Italian art pieces, mainly from the Arte Povera movement. Their digital offerings include live talks with artists, educational content, exclusive videos, and Italian music playlists. Director Vittorio Calabrese highlighted the aim of bringing people together through Italian art. A key feature, 'Homemade,' presents eight Italian artists from New York creating new works from everyday materials. Instagram updates will continue until the end of May, culminating in a final showcase. Additionally, 'Magazzino Spotify' provides curated playlists by staff and artists linked to specific artworks.
Key facts
- Magazzino Italian Art launched online initiatives during coronavirus lockdown.
- The museum was founded in 2017 by Giorgio Spanu and Nancy Olnick.
- It is located in New York along the Hudson River.
- The collection includes over 500 works of postwar Italian art, especially Arte Povera.
- The online program is called 'Magazzino da casa' (Magazzino from home).
- Activities include live streaming with artists, lessons, videos, and music playlists.
- Director Vittorio Calabrese emphasized community and collaboration.
- The 'Homemade' project involves eight Italian artists in New York creating works from home materials.
- Artists: Alessandro Teoldi, Andrea Mastrovito, Beatrice Scaccia, Danilo Correale, Davide Balliano, Francesco Simeti, Luisa Rabbia, Maria Domenica Rapicavoli.
- Updates on Instagram until end of May, then a final presentation.
- 'Magazzino Spotify' features playlists by staff, artists, curators, musicians, and founders.
- Each playlist is linked to an artwork in the museum.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Spanu
- Nancy Olnick
- Vittorio Calabrese
- Alessandro Teoldi
- Andrea Mastrovito
- Beatrice Scaccia
- Danilo Correale
- Davide Balliano
- Francesco Simeti
- Luisa Rabbia
- Maria Domenica Rapicavoli
Institutions
- Magazzino Italian Art
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Hudson River
- United States