Giò Marconi Gallery in Milan
Porta Venezia · Contemporary programme
Editorial Profile
Founded in 1990 by Gió Marconi — whose father Giorgio had previously established Studio Marconi (1965–1992) — Gió Marconi is one of the most historically rooted commercial galleries in contemporary art in Milan. Operating from its space in the Porta Venezia neighborhood, the gallery carries a lineage that extends back to the experimental energy of Studio Marconi 17, an artist-centered project space active from 1987 to 1990. From its opening year, the program demonstrated an ambition that anticipated broader critical conversations: early exhibitions included Martin Kippenberger, Mario Schifano, and Richard Hamilton, setting a precedent for the gallery's commitment to positions that balance historical weight with curatorial risk. Over more than three decades, the roster has expanded to encompass a distinctly international group of artists working across painting, installation, photography, video, and performance — among them Wade Guyton, Kerstin Bräтsch, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Tobias Rehberger, and Simon Fujiwara.
The gallery's program resists easy categorization, combining rigorous support for living artists with a growing attention to historical figures from the Studio Marconi archive, including Giulio Paolini, Valerio Adami, and Sonia Delaunay. This dual orientation — contemporary and historical — gives the gallery a depth that distinguishes it within the landscape of galleries in Milan. Internationally, Gió Marconi maintains a consistent presence at major art fairs, reinforcing the reach of its artists beyond the Italian context and positioning itself as a gallery of sustained critical relevance within the broader European contemporary art circuit.
Selected Artists
Wade Guyton
American
Kerstin Bräтsch
German
Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg
Swedish
Simon Fujiwara
British, Japanese
Tobias Rehberger
German
Allison Katz
Canadian
John Bock
German
Selected Exhibitions
Foundations
Allison Katz
Tristesse
John Bock
World Leader Pretend
Alex Dacorte
Lavish Phantoms of the House of Dust
Tai Shani
Die Sein: Para Psychics II
Kerstin Bräтsch
The Soft Spot
Nathalie Djurberg, Hans Berg
Siamo arrivati, in forma abbreviata
Wade Guyton
Sognatore Americano in Italia
Martin Kippenberger
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