Mario Pieroni and Dora Stiefelmeier on the Future of Art

Galleries Mario Pieroni and Dora Stiefelmeier, partners in life and business, share their vision for the future of art in an interview. Their journey began with Galleria Pieroni in Rome in 1979, followed by the association Zerynthia, and later RAM – Radio Arte Mobile and No Man's Land Foundation in Loreto Aprutino. No Man's Land, their latest project, was inspired by architect Yona Friedman, the first honorary president of the foundation. It features mobile architectures and permanent installations by various artists, with a new site-specific work by Gülsün Karamustafa planned for summer. The space is open year-round, 24/7, and free to all. Pieroni emphasizes that art helps understand life, while Stiefelmeier distinguishes between the sacred (linked to power structures) and spirituality, quoting Meret Oppenheim: 'art is a carrier of spirit.' They advise young gallerists to have courage and believe they can achieve anything. Pieroni believes the future is always better than the present and that new technologies will find balance with nature, as theorized by Michelangelo Pistoletto in his Third Paradise. The interview is part of the 'Futuro Antico' series by Ludovico Pratesi on Artribune.