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Premio Gallarate's 25th Edition Features Nine Artists at Museo MA*GA

award · 2026-05-05

On May 15, 2016, the Museo MA*GA in Gallarate launches the 25th iteration of the Premio Nazionale Arti Visive. Established in 1949, this initiative aims to enhance the modern art collection at the Civica Galleria d’Arte Moderna. Nine artists, including A12 and Luca Bertolo, will create unique installations inspired by the theme "Il torrente Arno e la città di Gallarate." These works will be displayed throughout the museum and the city until July 17. The selection committee, which includes Michele Dantini, reviewed over forty submissions to identify these innovative talents.

Key facts

  • Premio Gallarate founded in 1949 to build Civica Galleria d’Arte Moderna
  • 25th edition opens May 15, 2016 at Museo MA*GA
  • Nine artists selected: A12, Luca Bertolo, Ludovica Carbotta, Ettore Favini, Luca Francesconi, Christiane Loehr, Marzia Migliora, Cesare Pietroiusti, Luca Trevisani
  • Theme: 'Il torrente Arno e la città di Gallarate'
  • Exhibition runs until July 17, 2016
  • Scientific committee: Michele Dantini, Carolina Italiano, Adachiara Zevi, Emma Zanella, Alessandro Castiglioni, Lorena Giuranna, Alessio Schiavo
  • Over forty artist profiles reviewed
  • Prize focuses on new generations and experimental languages

Entities

Artists

  • A12
  • Luca Bertolo
  • Ludovica Carbotta
  • Ettore Favini
  • Luca Francesconi
  • Christiane Loehr
  • Marzia Migliora
  • Cesare Pietroiusti
  • Luca Trevisani
  • Michele Dantini
  • Carolina Italiano
  • Adachiara Zevi
  • Emma Zanella
  • Alessandro Castiglioni
  • Lorena Giuranna
  • Alessio Schiavo

Institutions

  • Premio Nazionale Arti Visive Città di Gallarate
  • Museo MA*GA
  • Civica Galleria d’Arte Moderna

Locations

  • Gallarate
  • Italy
  • Museo MA*GA

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