Marcella Ferrari appointed director of Fondazione Elpis in Milan

Fondazione Elpis, founded by Marina Nissim in 2020, has appointed Marcella Ferrari as its new director as of April 2026. The foundation is expanding its headquarters in Milan's Porta Romana district with new spaces: Villa and Atelier Elpis, complementing the existing Lavanderia. These will host residencies, productions, and public programs. Ferrari, with a background in public art, aims to strengthen international relations and develop projects linking artistic production, public space, and contemporary research. Key initiatives include the ongoing project 'Una Boccata d’Arte', which since 2020 has brought 20 artists to 20 villages across Italy's 20 regions. Ferrari cites Dia Art Foundation, Skulptur Projekte Münster, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Pirelli HangarBicocca, and Fondazione Prada as inspirations. She envisions Elpis as a national and international reference point with a strong experimental dimension, fostering dialogue with architecture, music, science, and performance.