Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo celebrated its 30th anniversary with a star-studded dinner in Turin, attended by over 500 leading artists, curators, collectors, and gallerists. The event, held at the National Automobile Museum, honored founder Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, who received a cultural medal from the mayor. Artists including Philippe Parreno, Doug Aitken, and Glenn Brown joined the festivities, which coincided with Turin art week and the Artissima art fair. The foundation also opened an anniversary exhibition, 'News from the Near Future,' featuring around 150 works from its collection.
This milestone matters because Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo has been a transformative force in contemporary art, helping establish Turin as an international art hub and shaping the global art world over three decades. Her foundation's deep commitment to collecting, collaboration, and supporting artists—alongside its expansion to Madrid—underscores the enduring influence of visionary private patronage. The event highlights the symbiotic relationship between private foundations, public institutions, and commercial art fairs in sustaining vibrant art ecosystems.