Mariacristina Gribaudi on Leading Venice's Civic Museums
In late 2015, Mariacristina Gribaudi, born in 1959, took over as president of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia, following Walter Hartsarich. Since 2002, she has been the sole director of Keyline S.p.A. During an interview at Ca' Pesaro, Gribaudi shared her vision, which aligns with Mayor Luigi Brugnaro's focus on efficiency and community engagement since he assumed office in June 2015. Key projects include the installation of Wi-Fi in all museums and the development of coworking spaces. The "Venezia Città delle Donne" initiative seeks to acknowledge women's contributions. Additionally, the foundation is collaborating with UNICEF to organize a conference on child brides in Afghanistan, aiming to enhance local citizen involvement and outreach, alongside plans for adjusted museum hours and partnerships.
Key facts
- Mariacristina Gribaudi became president of Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia in late 2015.
- She replaced Walter Hartsarich.
- Gribaudi is sole director of Keyline S.p.A., a metalworking company in Conegliano.
- Mayor Luigi Brugnaro requested her appointment.
- Wi-Fi was installed at Ca' Pesaro and Ca' Rezzonico in January 2016.
- The foundation launched 'Venezia Città delle Donne' to highlight women's contributions.
- A partnership with UNICEF includes Baby Pit Stops and a conference on Afghan child brides.
- Klimt's 'Judith' exhibition at Centro Culturale Candiani in Mestre drew 15,000 visitors.
Entities
Artists
- Mariacristina Gribaudi
- Walter Hartsarich
- Luigi Brugnaro
- Lella Golfo
- Felicita Bevilacqua La Masa
- Emma Vidal
- Arianna Testino
Institutions
- Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia
- Keyline S.p.A.
- Fondazione Marisa Bellisario
- UNICEF
- Centro Culturale Candiani
- Museo del Vetro
- Ca' Pesaro
- Ca' Rezzonico
- Palazzo Ducale
- Museo del Merletto
- Artribune
Locations
- Venezia
- Italy
- Conegliano
- Mestre
- Vittorio Veneto
- Belluno
- Vicenza
- Silicon Valley
- Afghanistan