Patrizia Asproni on #MeToo and Gender Equality in Italian Art

Patrizia Asproni, President of the Museo Marino Marini in Florence, discusses the #MeToo movement's impact on the art world and gender inequality in Italy. She praises the movement as a positive collective outing that has exposed powerful figures like Harvey Weinstein and affected artists such as Chuck Close, whose exhibition at the National Gallery of Art was canceled, and photographers Mario Testino and Terry Richardson. Asproni notes that the art world is only now beginning to recognize female artists after years of neglect, citing Maria Lai as an example. She calls for 50% female representation in the next Italian government and parliament, and proposes a dedicated MIBACT chapter for cultural and artistic equal opportunities. Asproni believes younger generations are more gender-equal due to travel and reduced family pressure. The interview is part of Artribune's series on #MeToo opinions from art world figures.