Milanese gallerist Giorgio Marconi dies at 94
Giorgio Marconi, an influential gallerist from Milan, passed away at the age of 94 on May 19–20, 2024. He was born in Milan in 1930 and launched Studio Marconi in 1965, which quickly became a center for avant-garde art, showcasing a debut exhibition that included Lucio Del Pezzo, Mario Schifano, Emilio Tadini, and Valerio Adami. Over his career, he organized more than 180 exhibitions, featuring Milanese debuts for Man Ray and representing notable artists such as Joseph Beuys and Joan Miró. He partnered with London dealer Robert Fraser and British Pop artists. After Studio Marconi closed in 1992, he founded Galleria Gió Marconi with his son, and established the Fondazione Marconi in 2004. In 2018, he was honored with the ANGAMC career award. His funeral took place on May 22 at San Fedele Church in Milan.
Key facts
- Giorgio Marconi died on the night of May 19–20, 2024, at age 94.
- He opened Studio Marconi in Milan in 1965.
- The first exhibition in November 1965 featured Lucio Del Pezzo, Mario Schifano, Emilio Tadini, and Valerio Adami.
- Studio Marconi presented over 180 shows, including Milanese premieres for Man Ray.
- Artists represented included Joseph Beuys, Alberto Burri, Alexander Calder, Willem De Kooning, Lucio Fontana, Joan Miró, and Francis Picabia.
- Marconi collaborated with London dealer Robert Fraser to connect with British Pop artists.
- In 1992, Studio Marconi closed; Galleria Gió Marconi was founded with his son Gió.
- Fondazione Marconi was established in 2004.
- He received the ANGAMC career award in 2018.
- Funeral held on May 22 at San Fedele Church in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Marconi
- Egisto Marconi
- Valerio Adami
- Enrico Baj
- Lucio Del Pezzo
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Giò Pomodoro
- Emilio Tadini
- Mario Schifano
- Joseph Beuys
- Alberto Burri
- Alexander Calder
- Gianni Colombo
- Willem De Kooning
- Sonia Delaunay
- Antonio Dias
- Lucio Fontana
- Man Ray
- Giuseppe Maraniello
- Joan Miró
- Louise Nevelson
- Giulio Paolini
- Francis Picabia
- Mimmo Rotella
- Aldo Spoldi
- Antoni Tàpies
- Giuseppe Uncini
- Franco Vaccari
- William Wiley
- Gianfranco Pardi
- Bruno Di Bello
- Peter Blake
- Patrick Caulfield
- Richard Hamilton
- David Hockney
- Eduardo Paolozzi
- Joe Tilson
- Hsiao Chin
- Gió Marconi
- Francesco Sala
Institutions
- Studio Marconi
- Galleria Gió Marconi
- Fondazione Marconi
- ANGAMC (Associazione Nazionale delle Gallerie d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea)
- Artribune
- San Fedele Church
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- via Tadino 15, Milan
- London
- United Kingdom