Italian art warehouse, an exhibition space created to house Italian works of art from the second half of the 20th century on the other side of the Atlantic, inaugurated in 2017 on the outskirts of New York, on the banks of the Hudson (Cold Spring), about eighty kilometers north of the city. An ambitious project born from the will of Giorgio Spanu AND Nancy Olnickcollectors particularly attentive to the Arte Povera movement.
The evolution of Italian art Magazzino in New York
In autumn 2023, as proof of the couple’s commitment to promoting Italian art beyond national borders, the museum doubled its spaces with the opening to the public of a new pavilion designed by the architects. Alberto Campo Baeza AND Miguel Quismondo, hosted temporary exhibitions (currently focused on Carlo Scarpa and Ettore Spalletti), parallel to the visiting tour of the works from the founders’ permanent collection. A few months earlier, Magazzino named the Germano Celant Research Center, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the death of the critic and art historian, who was recognized as having played an essential role in the definition of Arte Povera. Since its origins, the trajectory of Magazzino Italian Art, today the only American museum entirely dedicated to Italian art (with the support of a non-profit foundation), has been accompanied by Vittorio Calabrese, managing the center since its beginnings. Now, however, the paths diverge.
Vittorio Calabrese resigns from the management of Magazzino Italian Art
This was communicated by Calabrese himself, who resigns from the position of founding director, expressing his gratitude “for a trip that was nothing short of extraordinary“and thanking”Nancy and Giorgio for their unwavering trust and collaboration.”.
“Magazzino’s success“he explains as he says goodbye”is a testament to the collective passion and commitment of every individual involved in promoting Italian art and culture in the United States.”. A commitment that “turned a vision into reality”, thanks also to the artists and academics who believed in the project. “It has been a privilege to serve in this role for almost a decade.” concludes Calabrese “and I look forward to witnessing the growth of Magazzino Italian Art in the contemporary art world.”.
Born in Irpinia, Calabrese trained between Milan and the United States, adding his studies in management and business administration to those in the history of modern and contemporary art, and bringing to Magazzino his skills in curating, administrative management and relations with the art world. . research and institutions.
Filippo Fossati is the new director of Magazzino Italian Art
It will be up to him to take the baton Filippo Fossatinew director of Magazzino Italian Art, towards whom Calabrese expresses “complete trust”. It will be up to him to guide the museum into the next chapter. Originally from Turin, Fossati is a gallerist and writer, raised in a family of artists, historians and art dealers. In 1988 he opened his first gallery in Turin, while in 1996 he co-founded the Esso Gallery in New York, created to promote Italian art (in 2009, when the exhibition spaces were closed, Esso became a publishing and consulting company for collectors and commissioners. ); He has organized numerous exhibitions in public and private spaces around the world, also managing archives and artists’ studios and consulting for international private collections.
Livia Montagnoli