Sgarbi Defends Role in Palazzo dei Diamanti Controversy
Vittorio Sgarbi has addressed the backlash from Artribune and Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi concerning his role in the Palazzo dei Diamanti expansion controversy in Ferrara. He refutes claims of inappropriate influence, asserting that the decision to halt the expansion was made independently by director general Gino Famiglietti of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage. Sgarbi highlights the notable individuals who signed an appeal in Corriere della Sera, such as Mario Bellini and Andrea Emiliani, among others. He notes that Riccardo Muti expressed interest in joining the appeal. Sgarbi contends that the expansion would breach legal protections for Renaissance heritage, emphasizing the Ministry's stance that the pavilion's foundations are irreversible. He insists his involvement was a civic effort for legality, not a personal vendetta, and that the Ministry, not he, deemed the project inadequate. The dispute centers around the Palazzo dei Diamanti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a competition awarded to an unnamed architectural firm.
Key facts
- Vittorio Sgarbi responds to Artribune and Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi.
- Sgarbi denies influencing the Ministry of Cultural Heritage's decision.
- The Ministry's decision was led by director general Gino Famiglietti.
- An appeal was published in Corriere della Sera with numerous signatories.
- Signatories include Mario Bellini, Pierluigi Cervellati, Andrea Emiliani, Vittorio Emiliani, Arturo Carlo Quintavalle, Eugenio Riccomini, Christophe Frommel, Sabine Frommel, Giuseppe Cristinelli, Mario Botta, Philippe Daverio, Luigi Malnati, Andrea Carandini, Elio Garzillo, Raniero Gnoli, Antonio Natali, Nicola Spinosa, Claudio Magris, Pietro Citati, Moni Ovadia, Tahar Ben Jelloun, Marc Fumaroli, and Pupi Avati.
- Riccardo Muti requested to add his signature.
- The Ministry stated the proposed pavilion is not reversible due to permanent foundations and concrete structures.
- Palazzo dei Diamanti is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ferrara.
- The expansion project was won by an unnamed architectural group.
- Sgarbi claims his actions were a call for legality, not a personal battle.
Entities
Artists
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi
- Gino Famiglietti
- Mario Bellini
- Pierluigi Cervellati
- Andrea Emiliani
- Vittorio Emiliani
- Arturo Carlo Quintavalle
- Eugenio Riccomini
- Christophe Frommel
- Sabine Frommel
- Giuseppe Cristinelli
- Mario Botta
- Philippe Daverio
- Luigi Malnati
- Andrea Carandini
- Elio Garzillo
- Raniero Gnoli
- Antonio Natali
- Nicola Spinosa
- Claudio Magris
- Pietro Citati
- Moni Ovadia
- Tahar Ben Jelloun
- Marc Fumaroli
- Pupi Avati
- Riccardo Muti
- Giorgio Bassani
- Paolo Ravenna
- Gian Antonio Stella
- Malacarne
Institutions
- Artribune
- Corriere della Sera
- Ministero dei Beni Culturali
- Italia Nostra
- UNESCO
Locations
- Ferrara
- Italy
- Palazzo dei Diamanti
- Palazzo Ducale di Urbino
- Ville Savoye
- Castel del Monte
- Palazzo Farnese