Triennale Milano Curator Damiano Gullì on Painting's Vitality and Future Plans

Damiano Gullì, contemporary art curator at Triennale Milano since April 2022, discusses the institution's evolving approach to contemporary art, the success of the landmark exhibition 'Pittura Italiana Oggi' featuring 120 Italian painters, and upcoming projects including a solo show by Turkish artist Seçkin Pirim opening November 21, 2024. Gullì emphasizes Triennale's distinctive focus on interdisciplinary hybridization and support for Italian artists, citing collaborations with magazines like Zero, Flash Art, and Frankenstein, as well as partnerships with miart, Italics, and Spazio Taverna. He highlights the importance of fostering critical debate, noting a roundtable held after the painting exhibition to continue discussions. Gullì defends painting as an inexhaustible medium, pointing to its constant presence in fairs and exhibitions. He outlines Triennale's commitment to young professionals, with a team averaging 35 years old and a majority female, and mentions the upcoming 2025 International Exhibition titled 'Inequalities' curated with President Stefano Boeri and the scientific committee. Recent acquisitions include works by Corrado Levi, Anna Franceschini, and Nico Vascellari. Gullì's independent curatorial work includes writing for Flash Art, Artribune, Inventario, and Interni.