Museion Director Letizia Ragaglia on 10 Years, Kippenberger, and Transgender Identity

Museion in Bolzano celebrates its 10th anniversary in its KSV Berlin-designed glass cube. Director Letizia Ragaglia discusses the museum's evolution, its 'transgender' identity, and upcoming exhibitions. The anniversary program peaks in May 2018 with Olaf Nicolai's 'Carillon' symphony for cowbells and the group show 'Somatechnics' curated by Simone Frangi. The year opens with 'BODY CHECK' (February 3), pairing Martin Kippenberger and Maria Lassnig, addressing the 2008 scandal over Kippenberger's crucified frog. Ragaglia highlights the museum's focus on sculpture in the expanded field, female artists, and the challenge of engaging local audiences with contemporary art. She notes the architecture's influence on curatorial choices, including a lack of video exhibition spaces. The museum's team is praised for its professionalism. Ragaglia also mentions a collaboration with historian Veit Loers for 'BODY CHECK' and a competition for young Italian and Austrian curators.