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The ideal curator for us is someone who wants to not just “set up an exhibit,” but to give visitors a fresh perspective that brings them out of the exhibition by fueling questions and doubts rather than cementing their certainties.

Our curators

LUCA SCARLINI

Curator of the exhibition STREGHERIE (witchcraft) - Facts, Scandals and Truths about the Subversives of History

Writer, playwright for theater and music, storyteller, performance artist. An art storyteller, he has curated exhibitions, including Bodies for Music. Sylvano Bussotti (Museo Marino Marini, 2010) and Il palcoscenico del desiderio (Pistoia, Cassa di Risparmio, 2010), and of the production of Edina Altara and Vittorio Accornero in the exhibition Storia di famiglia con immagini at the MAN Museum in Nuoro. He has been producing stories for museums and exhibitions for many years. He has also worked with other prestigious institutions such as Peggy Guggenheim Foundation, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Prato Civic Museums, Museo Marino Marini, Florence, and numerous other art venues.

PAOLO LINETTI

Curator of Yōkai - Ancient Japanese Monster Prints

He has been the director of the Museum of Oriental Art - Mazzocchi Collection since September 2017. He was the head of museum activities at the Diocesan Museum of Brescia from 2006 to 2018, for which he organized exhibitions, events, conferences and concerts. He has devoted himself to research and publications mainly related to art and culture of the Italian Renaissance, and to the Japanese history/art aspect with related publications and a hundred exhibitions in both artistic fields.

SAMUELE NAZIONALE

Curator of the exhibition ITADAKIMASU - Small hidden stories in anime's cuisine

@pranzoakonoha is a project born in June 2021 to tell the story of 25-year-old Sam's journey to discover the cuisine of the Far East starting from Asian communities in Italy. Especially in the Eastern concept, food becomes a catalyst for history, culture, religion, and art; therefore, it represents one of the most efficient channels to learn about Asia. Sam's community counts more than 44,000 followers on Instagram: on his profile it is possible to discover through authentic Asian recipes important pieces of the immense oriental cultural heritage, with a focus also on the manga/anime world. Parallel to his social activity, Sam takes @pranzoakonoha around Italy with show cooking and lectures at exhibitions, schools and cultural events such as the Festival of the Orient.

ALBERTO CRESPI

Curator of the exhibition Isia Academy - When designer wore ties

Alberto Crespi (Monza 1950) has devoted studies particularly to neoclassical translation engraving and applied arts. He has produced reviews of ancient and contemporary art for public institutions and signed catalogs for private galleries. In the 1990s and 2000s he curated the exhibition activities of the Associazione Amici dei Musei di Monza and various donations to national and foreign museums. In 2014 he realized the opening of the museum of ancient art "Quadreria Crivelli" in Trezzo sull'Adda. In 2020 he collaborated on the exhibition "Raffaello, l'invenzione del divin pittore" at the Brescia Museums. He is curator of archives of twentieth-century artists. He has published with Ilisso, Skira and Jaca Book.

PAOLA SCROLAVEZZA

Curator of the exhibitions SHINHANGA - The New Wave of Japanese Prints and YOKAI - Monsters, spirits and other hauntings in japanese prints

Paola Scrolavezza, translator and literary critic, is Full Professor at Bologna University Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She teaches Japanese Culture and Literature and her research and teaching interests include women's literature as well as the intersections between media, literature and urban space. Recently, she has become interested in cultural processes, addressing the circulation of fiction in the new media age, and the construction of transnational imagery in the context of globalization. Author of several critical articles, she has translated into Italian Yoshiya Nobuko, Enchi Fumiko, Ogawa Yoko, Higashino Keigo, Ekuni Kaori and Hayashi Fumiko. Since 2011 she is the coordinator and director of NipPop, a project focused on Japanese contemporary cultures and subcultures.

ANNE MORIN

Curator of the exhibition Unseen - Vivian Maier's unseen photos

Anne Morin (Rouen, France, 1973) is an art historian and director of diChroma photography (www.dichroma-photography.com), a company specialising in international touring photography exhibitions and the development and production of cultural projects. A graduate of the École Nationale de Photographie d'Arles and the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Montpellier, Anne Morin is the director of diChroma photography (Madrid), a company specialising in international touring photographic exhibitions and the development and production of cultural projects. diChroma photography works for renowned museums and institutions such as the Fundación Canal (Madrid), the Martin-Gropius-Bau (Berlin), the Musée du Luxembourg, the Jeu de Paume (Paris) and the Palazzo Ducale (Genoa). Passionate and enthusiastic, Anne Morin works to raise the profile and visibility of artists and photographers. She has curated numerous exhibitions of prestigious photographers and artists such as Berenice Abbott, Isabel Muñoz, Vivian Maier, Robert Doisneau, Jessica Lange, Jacques Henri Lartigue, Sandro Miller, Pentti Sammallahti, Margaret Watkins and Saul Leiter, among others. In 2022, she was awarded ‘Curator of the Year’ at the Lucie Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York, for her work on the Vivian Maier exhibition, Unseen, at the Musée du Luxembourg.
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EDDY WERTHEIM

Curator of the exhibition YOKAI - Monsters, spirits and other hauntings in japanese prints

Eddy Wertheim is one of the foremost experts in Japanese art and antiques, best known as the owner of the Japanese Gallery Kensington in London. He has built one of the most recognized collections in Europe, specializing in works that span the entire history of Japanese art. The gallery showcases a wide selection of carefully curated pieces, chosen individually for their beauty and craftsmanship. Eddy’s cultural approach prioritizes artistic and educational value over commercial interests, earning him respect and recognition among collectors and scholars alike. He actively collaborates with museums, educational institutions, and Japanese embassies, playing a key role in the promotion and dissemination of Japanese art and culture throughout Europe.

SILVIA CASINI

Curator of the exhibition ITADAKIMASU – Little Hidden Stories in the Kitchen of Anime

After graduating in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Silvia Casini worked as a project manager at the International Institute for Cinema and Audiovisual of Latin Countries, founded by Gillo Pontecorvo and Sandro Silvestri. She has published numerous books, including La cucina incantata – Recipes from the Films of Hayao Miyazaki (Trenta Editore), 50 Shades of Coffee (Sonda Edizioni), Indomite in Cucina (Trenta Editore), Love Letters in the Pantry (Magenes Editoriale), Pulp Kitchen – Recipes from the Films of Quentin Tarantino (Trenta Editore), Zodiac Desserts (Magenes Editoriale), La cucina incantata illustrata – Recipes from All the Films of Hayao Miyazaki (Trenta Editore), StrangerFood (Trenta Editore), Itadakimasu (Trenta Editore), La Cocina Encantada (Dolmen Editorial), and The Girl Who Loved Miyazaki (Einaudi Ragazzi). She currently manages Upside Down Magazine, oversees the cultural programming for Japan Days in Rome (Mercatino Giapponese), works as an external consultant for various film and TV production companies such as Hop Film, is a ghostwriter for the agency Comon, and writes for Anime Cult Dossier, Anime Cult Enciclopedia, and the women’s magazine Confidenze. Silvia also curated the film section of the exhibition Itadakimasu – Little Hidden Stories in the Kitchen of Anime (Palazzo della Meridiana, October 12, 2023 – January 28, 2024).

ANDREA PELLEGRINO

Curator of the exhibition STREGHERIE. Iconography, Rituals, and Symbols of the Heretical Knowledge Bearers prints

Andrea Pellegrino is a journalist, writer, and art historian, with a degree in Cultural Heritage Studies. His academic background has led him to explore the symbolic and cultural significance of works of art, a pursuit intertwined with his innate passion for mystery and esoteric literature. A professional criminologist (certified by AICIS – Italian Association of Criminologists for Investigation and Security), he completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Criminology and Criminal Psychology, which have allowed him to delve into the shadowy corners of the human mind and society. He teaches postgraduate courses in Criminology and Investigative Journalism at the Centro Studi Scienze Forensi and is also involved in the study and prevention of crimes related to cultural heritage. As Deputy Director of Libraio Editore, a publishing house specializing in historical mysteries, Andrea Pellegrino is a prominent figure in the cultural field, regularly leading conferences and lectures on criminology, esotericism, and artistic symbolism. He has collaborated, and continues to collaborate, with national television and radio networks (including Radio Deejay, RTL 102.5, Mediaset, CusanoTV) and has written for numerous publications, establishing himself as a key author for enthusiasts of historical enigmas. He has interviewed prominent writers and cultural figures, contributing to the exploration and dissemination of knowledge on mystery, symbolism, and the esoteric.

FUSAKO YOSHINAGA

Curator of the exhibition SHINHANGA – A Revolution in Japanese Prints

Fusako Yoshinaga is the director of Nihonlux Gallery in Tokyo, one of the most innovative and influential spaces in the contemporary Japanese art scene. With a career that combines deep historical knowledge with a passion for new trends, Yoshinaga has led Nihonlux in promoting both emerging and established artists, creating a bridge between traditional Japanese art and contemporary experimentation. In addition to managing the gallery, Fusako Yoshinaga is renowned for her curatorial work, participation in international art fairs, and collaboration with museums and cultural institutions worldwide. Her vision emphasizes cross-cultural dialogue, the promotion of female perspectives, and the exploration of innovative forms of artistic expression, contributing to the redefinition of the contemporary art landscape in Japan and beyond.

Propose yourself as curator of a Vertigo Syndrome exhibition

Our curators

LUCA SCARLINI

PAOLO LINETTI

SAMUELE NAZIONALE

ALBERTO CRESPI

PAOLA SCROLAVEZZA

ANNE MORIN

EDDY WERTHEIM

SILVIA CASINI

ANDREA PELLEGRINO

FUSAKO YOSHINAGA

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Propose yourself as curator of a Vertigo Syndrome exhibition

Our curators

LUCA SCARLINI

PAOLO LINETTI

SAMUELE NAZIONALE

ALBERTO CRESPI

PAOLA SCROLAVEZZA

ANNE MORIN

EDDY WERTHEIM

SILVIA CASINI

ANDREA PELLEGRINO

FUSAKO YOSHINAGA

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