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Sangallo Fine Art: Giorgio di Michele Marisi on Running a Frontier Gallery in Vasto, Abruzzo

other · 2026-05-21

Giorgio di Michele Marisi, gallerist of Sangallo Fine Art in Vasto, Abruzzo, discusses his gallery's unconventional origins and frontier positioning. Founded without a formal art background or collector family, the gallery focuses on 20th-century art, driven by research and work ethic. The current exhibition, "Permanenza della materia espansa," curated by Lorenzo Madaro, juxtaposes artists like Mimmo Rotella, Lucio Del Pezzo, Mario Ceroli, Piero Gilardi, and Bertozzi & Casoni. Despite Abruzzo's historical relevance (artists Mario Ceroli, Nunzio, Ettore Spalletti) and past gallery scenes (Lucrezia De Domizio Durini, Cesare Manzo, Mario Pieroni), the region is not an art hub today, except for Vistamare. Marisi relies on a strong online presence to reach an international clientele and self-finances the gallery. The interview highlights how the gallery turns geographical limitations into opportunities through fairs and digital engagement.

Key facts

  • Sangallo Fine Art is located in Vasto, Abruzzo, Italy.
  • The gallery was founded by Giorgio di Michele Marisi without a formal art background.
  • The current exhibition is 'Permanenza della materia espansa' curated by Lorenzo Madaro.
  • Artists in the exhibition include Mimmo Rotella, Lucio Del Pezzo, Mario Ceroli, Piero Gilardi, and Bertozzi & Casoni.
  • Abruzzo was home to artists Mario Ceroli, Nunzio, and Ettore Spalletti.
  • Historical galleries in Abruzzo were run by Lucrezia De Domizio Durini, Cesare Manzo, and Mario Pieroni.
  • The gallery self-finances and has a strong online presence for international clients.
  • The interview was published on Artribune in May 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgio di Michele Marisi
  • Lorenzo Madaro
  • Mimmo Rotella
  • Lucio Del Pezzo
  • Mario Ceroli
  • Piero Gilardi
  • Bertozzi & Casoni
  • Nunzio
  • Ettore Spalletti
  • Lucrezia De Domizio Durini
  • Cesare Manzo
  • Mario Pieroni

Institutions

  • Sangallo Fine Art
  • Vistamare
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Vasto
  • Abruzzo
  • Italy

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