Delegation from Spirit Now London visits the Farnesina Collection

A delegation from the philanthropic association Spirit Now London will today visit the contemporary art collection of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Farnesina). The initiative is part of a larger project supported by the MAIRE Group that embraces art, technology and sustainability with the aim of promoting culture and creativity as tools for dialogue and innovation.

The visit will include a focus on the works of the great Italian masters of the second half of the 20^th century, ranging from representatives of the Informal movement such as Burri, Vedova and Novelli, to Forma 1 artists such as Sanfilippo, Dorazio and Consagra. During the tour, participants will have the opportunity to meet Minister Plenipotentiary Alessandro De Pedys, Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting will be an opportunity to underline the importance of collaboration between public institutions and private entities with the common aim of promoting culture and dialogue.

The Spirit Now London project aims to enhance contemporary art by promoting dialogue between artists, collectors and the public through the organisation of exhibitions and tours. The MAIRE Group, which operates in the field of technology and sustainability, supports cultural and philanthropic projects that stimulate discussion on global issues.

The Farnesina Collection is the contemporary art collection of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It consists of over 700 works offered on free loan by artists, archives, foundations and private individuals. The Collection offers a wide and varied overview of the main Italian artistic trends - from works on canvas to installations, graphics works and photographs - and is open to the public every last Friday of the month in collaboration with the Italian Touring Club and during the Giornata del Contemporaneo (Day of Contemporary Art), Open House Roma and Rome Future Week.