What characterizes the Italian art scene? Is there a Made in Italy of your work?

In Italy, unlike many places in the world, it is essential to appreciate and preserve our historical heritage: contemporary arts must confront the past. This is our vocation and mission. “Made in Italy” is fundamental for my gallery: I deal with contemporary artistic glass that originates from the millenary tradition of Murano blown glass.

What is your background?

In 1988, I graduated in Architecture at IUAV. I continued my studies in 1989-90, with a doctorate degree from the Akademie der bildenden Künste in Vienna. From 1985 to 1990, I was in charge of the artistic direction as well as the production and commercial management of the Zennaro Orlando Glassworks in Venice. In 1991, I opened my gallery in Bergamo, and in 1998, the one in Venice. Since 2004, I have also directed the cultural association Cotisse, aimed at promoting collaboration between artists and master glassmakers.

What kind of art do you deal with?

I deal with forms of creative research that move on the edge, balancing between visual and applied arts, without ever losing sight of both. My artists are sculptors, painters, multimedia operators who choose a material (glass, ceramics, etc.) as a specific field of their research. From 1991 to the present day, I have selected artists in Italy, Bohemia, Holland, Japan, Canada, the United States and Australia.

Something important you’ve learned from an artist? And from a collector?

From artists, I’ve learned generosity in managing their work. From collectors: a great seriousness and a refined competence.