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Olga Gambari Appointed Artistic Director of Paratissima

institutional · 2026-04-27

Olga Gambari has been named the new artistic director of Paratissima, the Turin fair dedicated to emerging artists, taking over from Francesca Canfora, who served for almost ten years. Canfora will remain involved with NICE, the master's program for curators, which will expand to two editions this year. Laura Milani, who has been President since January, commended Canfora's contributions and expressed excitement about Gambari's expertise and vision. Established in 2005, Paratissima provides a platform for emerging artists to present their work autonomously. The fair is set to reopen in May with Peter Lindbergh's "Untold Stories." Gambari, an independent curator and journalist, has worked with notable figures like Matthew Barney and Kara Walker, and aims to preserve Paratissima's welcoming atmosphere.

Key facts

  • Olga Gambari is the new artistic director of Paratissima.
  • She succeeds Francesca Canfora, who led the fair since 2010.
  • Canfora will continue to oversee the NICE master's program for curators.
  • Laura Milani became President of Paratissima in January.
  • Paratissima was founded in 2005 as an off-event of Artissima.
  • The fair will reopen in May with a Peter Lindbergh exhibition.
  • Gambari has collaborated with La Repubblica and Flash Art.
  • She previously directed The Others fair and founded The Nesxt.

Entities

Artists

  • Olga Gambari
  • Francesca Canfora
  • Daniele Ratti
  • Laura Milani
  • Peter Lindbergh
  • Matthew Barney
  • Kara Walker
  • Kiki Smith
  • Ana Mendieta
  • Masbedo
  • Paola Rampini
  • Roberto Casiraghi

Institutions

  • Paratissima
  • NICE
  • Artissima
  • La Repubblica
  • Flash Art
  • ArteSera
  • The Others
  • The Nesxt
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Venice
  • Bologna

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