Team and collaborations
Art Consulting was founded and is directed by Marina Pizziolo and Romano Ravasio.
Marina Pizziolo
Founder and Director – Milan
Art historian and critic
Directs the cultural and curatorial framework of Art Consulting, defines strategic objectives and criteria for each intervention: from curatorial direction of museum collections to site-specific commissions for public institutions and artist selection, through to institutional presentation of completed collections. Directs institutional engagement with museums, foundations and institutional programs and dialogue with government entities in international contexts, establishing project coherence and objectives and activating team specialists as required competencies dictate.
Marina Pizziolo
Founder and Director – Milan
Art historian and critic
Directs the cultural and curatorial framework of Art Consulting, defines strategic objectives and criteria for each intervention: from curatorial direction of museum collections to site-specific commissions for public institutions and artist selection, through to institutional presentation of completed collections. Directs institutional engagement with museums, foundations and institutional programs and dialogue with government entities in international contexts, establishing project coherence and objectives and activating team specialists as required competencies dictate.
Romano Ravasio
Founder and Director – Dubai
Art critic and expert in forgery recognition
Directs the methodological framework of Art Consulting for building and managing institutional and private collections, integrating market trend and dynamics analysis into acquisition and development decisions. His specialization in forgery recognition makes authenticity verification decisive for works’ inclusion or exclusion from collections. Directs projects with museums, foundations and government programs internationally, in public art contexts and formation of new cultural heritage.
Romano Ravasio
Founder and Director – Dubai
Art critic and expert in forgery recognition
Directs the methodological framework of Art Consulting for building and managing institutional and private collections, integrating market trend and dynamics analysis into acquisition and development decisions. His specialization in forgery recognition makes authenticity verification decisive for works’ inclusion or exclusion from collections. Directs projects with museums, foundations and government programs internationally, in public art contexts and formation of new cultural heritage.
Alessia Giglio Zanetti
Art historian
Specialist in modern European art, she was responsible for collections and coordinator of exhibition projects for the museums of the City of Lugano. She curates contemporary art exhibitions and writes critical essays, collaborating with public and private foundations in Switzerland and Italy. She lives in Zurich.
Alessia Giglio Zanetti
Art historian
Specialist in modern European art, she was responsible for collections and coordinator of exhibition projects for the museums of the City of Lugano. She curates contemporary art exhibitions and writes critical essays, collaborating with public and private foundations in Switzerland and Italy. She lives in Zurich.
Manuela Lietti
Art critic
Specialist in contemporary Chinese art. Active as curator of public art projects, exhibitions, and private and institutional collections, she has worked for the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Venice Biennale. She contributes to numerous international art journals. She lives in Beijing.
Manuela Lietti
Art critic
Specialist in contemporary Chinese art. Active as curator of public art projects, exhibitions, and private and institutional collections, she has worked for the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Venice Biennale. She contributes to numerous international art journals. She lives in Beijing.
Farah Siddiqui
Art critic
Specialist in contemporary Indian, Pakistani, and Iranian art. She has curated institutional exhibitions and cultural projects for Forbes India Art Award, Be Open Foundation, and Piramal Art Foundation. Contributor to art publications and market analyst for CNBC Asia and Bloomberg India. She lives in Mumbai.
Farah Siddiqui
Art critic
Farah Siddiqui
Art critic
Specialist in contemporary Indian, Pakistani, and Iranian art. She has curated institutional exhibitions and cultural projects for Forbes India Art Award, Be Open Foundation, and Piramal Art Foundation. Contributor to art publications and market analyst for CNBC Asia and Bloomberg India. She lives in Mumbai.
Maylin Pérez Parrado
Art historian
Specialist in contemporary Central American art, with particular focus on Panama and Cuba. She curates projects and exhibitions that support cultural development through art and design. In 2018, she established the Fototeca de Panamá foundation to study and promote local and international photography. She lives in Panama.
Maylin Pérez Parrado
Art historian
Specialist in contemporary Central American art, with particular focus on Panama and Cuba. She curates projects and exhibitions that support cultural development through art and design. In 2018, she established the Fototeca de Panamá foundation to study and promote local and international photography. She lives in Panama.
Agostino Favaro
Archaeologist
Specialist in archaeological excavation techniques and valorization of materials and sites. He was founder and president of SAP Società Archeologica, a leading company capable of addressing the complexity of archaeological excavation for the construction of major infrastructure. He has participated in hundreds of excavation campaigns from 1994 to the present.
Agostino Favaro
Archaeologist
Specialist in archaeological excavation techniques and valorization of materials and sites. He was founder and president of SAP Società Archeologica, a leading company capable of addressing the complexity of archaeological excavation for the construction of major infrastructure. He has participated in hundreds of excavation campaigns from 1994 to the present.
Sergio Favretto
Lawyer – Art and law
Specialist in legal issues related to artistic production, counterfeiting, and authentication of artworks. He handles litigation, high-risk transactions, estates, and attribution disputes. Author on criminal art law topics, he served as honorary criminal judge.
Sergio Favretto
Lawyer – Art and law
Specialist in legal issues related to artistic production, counterfeiting, and authentication of artworks. He handles litigation, high-risk transactions, estates, and attribution disputes. Author on criminal art law topics, he served as honorary criminal judge.
Laura Maggioni
EdiXion Project Manager
She coordinates EdiXion’s editorial production, from planning to the creation of art publications for museums, collections, and institutional projects. She manages relationships with authors, curators, and cultural institutions, ensuring scientific quality and compliance with deadlines. Twenty years of experience with international art publishers.
Laura Maggioni
EdiXion Project Manager
She coordinates EdiXion’s editorial production, from planning to the creation of art publications for museums, collections, and institutional projects. She manages relationships with authors, curators, and cultural institutions, ensuring scientific quality and compliance with deadlines. Twenty years of experience with international art publishers.
Francesca Benetti
EdiXion Art Director
Responsible for artistic direction and visual identity of EdiXion publications. She oversees layout, pagination, and graphic solutions for catalogues, monographs, and enhanced books. Specialized in publishing for cultural heritage and archaeology, with a focus on accessibility and European editorial standards.
Francesca Benetti
EdiXion Art Director
Responsible for artistic direction and visual identity of EdiXion publications. She oversees layout, pagination, and graphic solutions for catalogues, monographs, and enhanced books. Specialized in publishing for cultural heritage and archaeology, with a focus on accessibility and European editorial standards.
SDA Bocconi
School of Management
Collaboration with the MAMA (Master in Arts Management and Administration) program for managerial training in the cultural sector, bringing expertise in authentication, collection management, and museum governance, with high-responsibility real cases developed in Italy, Europe, and the Middle East.
SDA Bocconi
School of Management
Collaboration with the MAMA (Master in Arts Management and Administration) program for managerial training in the cultural sector, bringing expertise in authentication, collection management, and museum governance, with high-responsibility real cases developed in Italy, Europe, and the Middle East.
Capitale Cultura
Audience development projects
Operational partner for museum communication projects with immersive technologies. Collaboration on AR, VR, and extended reality solutions for exhibitions, collections, and site-specific installations, with a focus on accessibility and audience engagement for museums, foundations, and public and private cultural institutions.
Capitale Cultura
Audience development projects
Operational partner for museum communication projects with immersive technologies. Collaboration on AR, VR, and extended reality solutions for exhibitions, collections, and site-specific installations, with a focus on accessibility and audience engagement for museums, foundations, and public and private cultural institutions.