I quasi sessant’anni di carriera del leggendario gallerista Enzo Cannaviello. Intervista a tutto campo
Legendary Italian gallerist Enzo Cannaviello reflects on a career spanning nearly sixty years, marked by the opening of his ninth gallery space in Milan. The interview traces his journey from founding his first space in Caserta in 1968 to his influential years in Rome and his ultimate establishment in Milan, which he considers the only true art market in Italy. Cannaviello discusses his unwavering commitment to painting, his pivotal role in promoting the German Neo-Expressionists (Neue Wilde), and the current exhibition dedicated to Mimmo Rotella.
This profile matters because Cannaviello is a foundational figure in the Italian contemporary art scene who bridged the gap between Italian and Northern European markets. His longevity and recent expansion signal a continued confidence in Milan as a primary European art hub, even amidst shifting global dynamics. The transition of the gallery to his son also highlights the enduring nature of family-run legacy galleries in the European art ecosystem.