Sicily appoints new directors for regional museums amid cultural reorganization

The Sicilian Region has announced a series of appointments for directors of its museums and archaeological parks, part of a broader reorganization of cultural heritage management. The changes, driven by regional president Nello Musumeci and general director of cultural heritage Sergio Alessandro, aim to rotate leadership to prevent stagnation and improve efficiency. Notable appointments include Valeria Li Vigni as superintendent of the Sea, succeeding her late husband Sebastiano Tusa; Caterina Greco as director of the Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum; Luigi Biondo as director of the Riso Museum of Contemporary Art; and Roberto Garufi as director of the Pepoli Museum in Trapani. The appointments are internal, as current law restricts recruitment to regional managers. The reorganization also involves the creation of autonomous archaeological parks and improvements to museum standards and services.