Contemporary art foundation · Bolzano · South Tyrol

Antonio Dalle Nogare Foundation

The Antonio Dalle Nogare Foundation (Fondazione Antonio Dalle Nogare) is a private contemporary art institution on the slopes above Bolzano, in Italy’s South Tyrol. It centres on a private collection of contemporary art, presented within a purpose-built home that integrates exhibition galleries, an archive and a library. The foundation opens its spaces to the public for exhibitions and study, positioning itself within the lively cross-border art scene of the Alto Adige region.

At a glance

Type: Private contemporary art foundation and collection
Period: Contemporary (21st century)
Style: Modern architecture set into the Bolzano hillside
Location: Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Overview

The foundation grew out of a private contemporary art collection assembled over many years. It brings together the collection, an art library and an archive under one roof. Its programme combines displays drawn from the holdings with temporary exhibitions and research activities.

History

The institution was established to give a permanent, public-facing home to a privately built contemporary art collection. Rather than occupying a converted historic building, it was conceived around a dedicated structure on the hillside above Bolzano. The setting links the collection to the wider artistic culture of South Tyrol, a region long open to influences from both Italian and German-speaking Europe.

What you see

Visitors encounter a contemporary building designed to hold and display art, with gallery spaces arranged for changing presentations. The architecture engages with the surrounding landscape and the slope on which it sits. Inside, the collection, library and archive support both viewing and study of recent art.

Cultural significance

The foundation is part of a network of private collections that have opened to the public, enriching access to contemporary art in northern Italy. Its location underlines South Tyrol’s role as a meeting point of cultures and a centre for modern and contemporary art.

Practical information

Access is generally by booking or during exhibition openings. Hours and admission vary by programme. Check the official website before visiting.

Getting there

The foundation lies on the heights above the city of Bolzano, reachable by car from the centre. Bolzano is served by rail and motorway connections along the Brenner corridor; local roads and taxis reach the hillside location.

Sources & resources

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Historical events at this place (2)

2021 Charlotte Posenenske – from B to E and more
2022 Things/Thoughts

Established in 2018, the Antonio Dalle Nogare Foundation promotes contemporary art as a language for interpreting the changes in society, as a tool for dialogue between art, architecture, innovation and artistic research, and as a means of bringing an ever wider audience closer to the contemporary.



The action of the Foundation is characterized by an eye to future generations, by a dynamic context open to all and by the synergy with international partners and local interlocutors.



In the building that houses the Foundation, art and architecture work together to create an evocative place.



The geographical position, the particular natural context combined with the choice of materials and the intervention of international artists (such as Dan Graham and Robert Barry) make it unique. Architecture thus becomes a meeting place for anyone interested in the contemporary.



The Foundation hosts two annual exhibitions, one of production, dedicated to young artists already established internationally, and a retrospective dedicated to the artistic practice of a protagonist of conceptual or minimal art.



Key elements of the exhibitions in the Foundation are: the comparison with the territory - its traditions, its culture and its materials; collaboration with international artists and institutions, who are invited to Bolzano for the first time; the creative freedom that distinguishes all exhibition projects. The Foundation also exhibits a selection of works from the private collection of Antonio Dalle Nogare.



The collection, whose core contains works by the major exponents of conceptual, minimalism and Arte Povera, constantly sees works by contemporary artists, who interface in a conceptual dialogue with the great masters in the exhibition rooms. The installation is curated by the artistic director of the Foundation, Vincenzo de Bellis.



The &ldquo;Live Foundation&rdquo; public program presents a series of cultural experiences aimed at involving an audience that is different from time to time. The invitation is to discover the current exhibitions, thanks to collaborations with various institutions, both local and international, to organize dance, music, architecture and much more events.



To better accompany visitors on the exhibition itinerary, the Foundation offers guided tours of the collection and the exhibitions in progress. Tours are also available by appointment, customized according to the needs of groups of visitors. Admission is always free.

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