Report Reveals Italian Contemporary Art's Limited Global Visibility
At Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome, a report titled 'Quanto è (ri)conosciuta all’estero l’arte italiana?' was unveiled, focusing on the global presence of Italian contemporary art. This study, commissioned by BSS Lombard Art + Culture with backing from Arte Generali and Art Price, was crafted by Franco Broccardi, Irene Sanesi, Silvia Anna Barrilà, Maria Adelaide Marchesoni, and Marilena Pirrelli. It features 24 interviews with museum directors and curators, alongside an analysis of data regarding Italian art internationally. Maurizio Cattelan stands out as the most exhibited Italian artist in foreign museums, with Vanessa Beecroft and Rosa Barba following. While Italy is fifth in worldwide media attention, the representation of artists born post-1960 plummets to 1.87%. The report underscores a deficiency in cohesive strategies and economic policies.
Key facts
- Report presented at Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome
- Research by BSS Lombard Art + Culture with Arte Generali and Art Price
- Authors include Franco Broccardi, Irene Sanesi, Silvia Anna Barrilà, Maria Adelaide Marchesoni, Marilena Pirrelli
- 24 interviews with curators and museum directors conducted
- Maurizio Cattelan is the most represented Italian artist in international museums
- Only 54 Italian artists in 18 international biennials, 40 born before 1960
- Italy ranks fifth globally in art media coverage
- Artists born after 1960 have only 1.87% media coverage
- Lack of integrated strategy and economic policies identified as main issues
- Study abroad experience deemed crucial for artist visibility
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Vanessa Beecroft
- Rosa Barba
- Luisa Lambri
- Monica Bonvicini
- Tatiana Trouvé
- Enrico David
- Diego Perrone
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Cecilia Alemani
- Ilaria Bonacossa
- Sara Dolfi Agostini
- Fabio Cavallucci
- Andrea Lissoni
- Milovan Farronato
- Giacinto di Pietrantonio
- Angela Vettese
- Cesare Pietroiusti
- Gian Maria Tosatti
- Davide Quayola
- Edoardo Tresoldi
- Fabio Viale
- Marinella Senatore
- Cristiano Pintaldi
- Franco Broccardi
- Irene Sanesi
- Silvia Anna Barrilà
- Maria Adelaide Marchesoni
- Marilena Pirrelli
Institutions
- BSS Lombard Art + Culture
- Arte Generali
- Art Price
- Palazzo Bonaparte
- Haus der Kunst
- Biennale Arte di Venezia
- Italian Council
- Istituti Italiani di Cultura
- Sole 24 Ore
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Monaco
- Basel
- Geneva
- Frankfurt
- London
- Berlin
- Paris
- Como
- Venice
- Cosenza
- Ancona
- Asti
- Brescia
- Lecce
- United States
- Great Britain
- Germany
- France
- Spain