Top 10 Must-See Booths at Artissima 2017

Artissima 2017, under the new direction of Ilaria Bonacossa, presents a distinctly Italian identity while maintaining an international atmosphere. The fair, held in Turin, features high-quality displays with few galleries opting for curatorial concepts. Notable booths include Galleria Massimo De Luca's '3+1' presentation of painters Paola Angelini, Agostino Bergamaschi, Giovanni Sartori Braido, and installation artist; The Gallery Apart's conceptual project by Bertille Bak featuring women in Tetouan, Morocco; Massimo e Francesca Minini's generational exchange with Wilfredo Prieto's monumental installation; Isabella Bortolozzi's ceramic wall by Betty Woodman; Madragoa's dual booths showcasing Sara Chang Yan, Rodrigo Hernández, Luís Lázaro Matos, Renato Leotta, Belén Uriel, and Joanna Piotrowska; Alfonso Artiaco's stand curated by Liam Gillick focusing on Minimalism; Federica Schiavo's solo presentation of Salvatore Arancio with ceramic sculptures, video, and collages; Seb Patane's expanded drawing installations in the new Disegni section; Mark Dion's Wunderkammer with ecological critique; and Riccardo Costantini's Back to the Future section highlighting Nicola Ponzio. The fair's crowded opening saw strong Italian collector presence.