Artissima 2018: Highlights
The 25th edition of Artissima, the only fair in Italy exclusively focused on contemporary art, came to an end on Sunday, November 4. Directed by Ilaria Bonacossa, the event is a truly unmissable contemporary art gathering on a worldwide level. Why? Read below.
25 reasons for our success:
Our stats
35 countries, 195 galleries (79 Italian and 116 international), 47 first time exhibitors, 8 sections (4 curated), over 1,000 works of art, 350 curators and museum directors, 5,500 collectors from 30 countries (12 outside of Europe), 54,800 visitors (+2,800 over to 2017).
Sound—the first new offsite section
A surprising journey through 15 sound installations in the spectacular venue of the OGR – Officine Grandi Riparazioni.
Exclusive VIP programme
Special previews, visits to private collections, concierge and a dedicated shuttle service that made our guests’ stay absolutely unforgettable.
Special guests
This year’s top attendees included the members of the Global Private Museum Network, and over 15 groups of patrons of prestigious art institutions, including the Tate European Collection Circle, the Tate International Council, the Saha Association, the Camden Arts Center, the Friends of the Triennale, the Rembrandt Association, the Mecenes Du Sud, and the supporters of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw.
7 prizes, museum acquisitions and a new fund
Artissima’s commitment to support creative research in collaboration with long-term and new partners.
Advisory service
A free, independent consulting service offered by our main sponsor UniCredit for the public, providing guidance regarding the legal, taxation and insurance aspects of collecting.
Virtual narratives
An implemented catalogue and agenda, a lively blog, and an exclusive programme of interviews to celebrate our birthday—“Artissima Stories. 25 Years of Art.” And for those who missed the fair or would love to experience it again, #ArtissimaRewind!
Artissima Junior
The vital Garden created with energy and fantasy by 750 children together with artist Alek O. and the ZonArte network.
DAF Struttura
A four-day experience, a stage, a workspace, a thinktank, an archive, a radio station, and a recording studio for 25 students and the public. A prelude to an even wider ranging educational project to be developed throughout the year.
Starred restaurant
Fresh produce, wild herbs and culinary tradition, thanks to refined technical and creative inventions of the award-winning chef Mariangela Susigan of the Gardenia restaurant in Caluso.
VIP Lounge
An exclusive space on the balcony overlooking the fair under the metaphorical sky of Roberto Coda Zabetta.
Thonetiana
An even more exclusive lounge where people could gather and relax.
A tribute to a unique artist
An intimate space with works never shown elsewhere, bearing witness to the fervent creativity of Carol Rama for the centennial of her birth.
Alfabeto Treccani
21 letters for 21 artists and 21 original works, in an overview of Italian contemporary art.
Three performative dinners
Sequential chapters of a single story directed by Massimo Bartolini in collaboration with starred chefs Costardi Bros.
Drawing lessons
Led by Marzia Migliora, they involved art lover students in a new experience, poised between creation and contemplation of contemporary art.
Walkie Talkies
A wander around the fair with top curators and collectors, including Milovan Farronato, Frances Reynolds, Claire Tancons, Ramin Salsali, Mari Spitito and Sevda Elgiz.
Guided tours
Six tours per day focused on different themes that helped art lovers discover the fair in an engaging way.
Meeting Point
19 encounters that celebrated our 25th anniversary stimulating multiple reflections on “time” and the many experiences that connect art to this dimension of awareness.
Editorial
A selection of publications, magazines and bookstores in line with the contemporary character of the fair.
The Artissima25 scarf
Designed by Maurizio Cattelan for Seletti, a must-have for all the art fans!
Treats
25 anniversary patch, personalized pens, tote bags, a legendary notebook, wine and chocolate from Piedmont!
Nice words
“Bravo!” “it will be in our memory for ever,” “the art bought in Turin will remind me of many good moments there,” “enlightening and passionate week,” “I am excited to come back and discover more,” “an amazing experience!” “great efficiency,” “precise and super organization,” “already looking forward to next year’s Artissima!” “the best art experience in a long time,” “beautiful discoveries and great confirmations.”
Turin
A gem suspended between past and future, Egyptian treasures and contemporary installations, regal glories and working-class memories, engineered rationalism and esoteric magic.
Truffles and (more) chocolate!
Thanks to all our partners and to our 54,800 visitors.
Save the date for 2019: November 1–3 (opening October 31)!
