Milan's Cultural Renaissance: 11 Publishers Assess the City's Transformation

In a 2017 feature by Artribune, eleven publishers from Milan reflect on the city's cultural transformation. Giovanna Silva of Humboldt Books commends collaboration but critiques the conservative nature of institutions. Edoardo Bonaspetti from Mousse acknowledges a favorable era thanks to private foundations and miart, yet expresses disappointment over the lack of new galleries. Micaela Acquistapace of Johan and Levi values municipal backing but cautions against an excess of events. Gianni Romano from Postmedia Books perceives Milan as modern but criticizes its public art institutions. Giulia Brivio of Boîte Editions mentions new venues after the Expo but is concerned about their sustainability. Eric Ghysels from Five Continents admires the city's vibrancy, while Christian Marinotti of Marinotti Edizioni questions Mudec's identity. Riccardo Bello Romani from Lazy Dog emphasizes grassroots revitalization, and Bertram Niessen of cheFare advocates for international outreach. Andrea Amichetti from Zero proposes hosting the Olympics and highlights the necessity for a contemporary art museum.