A Pietrasanta apre il Museo Igor Mitoraj: intervista al direttore Frank Boehm tra arte contemporanea e artigianato
The Museo Igor Mitoraj opens in Pietrasanta on June 6, 2026, housed in the former municipal market designed by Tito Salvatori and renovated by OBR studio. The inaugural exhibition, "Mitoraj. Present," showcases a significant selection of 69 works donated to the Fondazione Museo Igor Mitoraj, highlighting the Polish sculptor's legacy beyond his monumental works. Director Frank Boehm, formerly of Miart and the Museum Insel Hombroich, outlines plans for the museum to become an international platform for contemporary sculpture research, featuring exhibitions, residencies for young artists and curators, and educational activities.
This opening matters because it transforms Pietrasanta into a permanent laboratory for sculpture, reinforcing the town's historic link between art and craftsmanship—a key element of Mitoraj's practice, who collaborated extensively with local artisans. The museum aims to sustain this tradition by engaging contemporary artists and fostering dialogue between artistic production and the territory, positioning Pietrasanta as a unique European hub for sculptural research and innovation.