Vittoria Matarrese appointed director of Bally Foundation

Vittoria Matarrese, a 52-year-old Franco-Italian curator, has been named the new director of Bally Foundation, the Swiss institution established fifteen years ago by the historic fashion brand Bally. Her appointment marks a new chapter for the foundation, which is set to open a new venue in Lugano in spring 2023. Matarrese will officially assume the role on November 11, overseeing two major annual exhibitions, as well as a program of talks, events, performances, and an international prize supporting artistic production. Her career began at Villa Medici in Rome and continued at Palais de Tokyo in Paris, where for twelve years she curated and directed the performing arts section, launching initiatives such as the DO DISTURB festival and the La Manutention residency project. She has also collaborated with screenwriters, documentarians, and directors, and worked as a journalist for Arte, Cahiers du Cinéma, Canal+, and TV5. The foundation stated that Matarrese's interdisciplinary approach aligns with its mission to support art and culture, enhance public accessibility, and foster collaborations with local institutions such as MASI and USI. The foundation aims to create an inclusive cultural space that addresses societal changes, ecological awareness, and intergenerational dialogue.