Perché l’Italia non si qualifica più né ai Mondiali né alle Biennali?
Artist Oscar Giaconia draws a provocative parallel between the decline of Italian football and the diminishing presence of Italian contemporary artists in major international forums like the Venice Biennale and Manifesta. He argues that both sectors suffer from a systemic failure to nurture young talent, characterized by a lack of strategic scouting, a preference for foreign trends, and a bureaucratic deafness that stifles growth.
This critique highlights a growing concern regarding the international competitiveness of the Italian art system. By comparing the art world to the structural issues within the Italian Football Federation, Giaconia calls for a radical overhaul of institutional support, emphasizing the need for permanent study centers and advanced technical evaluations to move beyond a state of mediocrity and institutional stagnation.