Milan's Culture Councillor on Post-Lockdown Future for Arts

Milan's culture councillor Filippo Del Corno discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the city's cultural sector. He states that live performances have been hit hardest, but all sectors face economic damage. The planned National Museum of the Resistance in Piazzale Baiamonti will be delayed. Del Corno reveals a generous offer from an entrepreneurial group to support cultural entities, with a focus on fragile ones. He opposes a register for cultural workers, advocating instead for a cross-sectoral association. He highlights the issue of intermittent workers and calls for a national plan for culture. Del Corno mentions the introduction of 'occupational responsibility' as a criterion for public funding. He criticizes the lack of training for cultural operators to apply for European tenders. On Lombardy Film Commission, he notes progress in facilitation by the city but lags in regional economic incentives. He urges caution about predicting post-pandemic cultural consumption, emphasizing the need for experimentation while preserving physical experiences.