Miart director Alessandro Rabottini on art fairs post-pandemic

Alessandro Rabottini, director of Miart, discusses the future of art fairs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. He urges caution against making definitive predictions, noting that a vaccine could render radical scenarios unnecessary. Rabottini emphasizes the need for responsible communication with galleries, collectors, and institutions, avoiding mere self-promotion. He sees the pandemic as an accelerator for pre-existing trends like sustainability and slower art consumption. Galleries with solid artist relationships and sustainable economies will emerge stronger, while young galleries need systemic support. Collectors will continue buying art as a cultural and economic value, albeit more cautiously. Rabottini suggests collective support networks among galleries and collectors.