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 scientific framework of Art Consulting, defines the strategic objectives and criteria for every intervention: from the direction of museum collections to the commission of site-specific works for public institutions and the selection of artists, through to the institutional presentation of completed collections. Coordinates relations with museums, foundations and institutional programmes and dialogue with government bodies in international contexts, establishing the coherence and purpose of each project and activating, when necessary, the relevant team specialists according to the competences required.
Marina Pizziolo
Founder and Director – Milan
Art historian and critic
Directs the cultural and scientific framework of Art Consulting, defines the strategic objectives and criteria for every intervention: from the direction of museum collections to the commission of site-specific works for public institutions and the selection of artists, through to the institutional presentation of completed collections. Coordinates relations with museums, foundations and institutional programmes and dialogue with government bodies in international contexts, establishing the coherence and purpose of each project and activating, when necessary, the relevant team specialists according to the competences required.
Romano Ravasio
Founder and Director – Dubai
Art critic, expert in market trend
Directs the methodological framework of Art Consulting for the construction and management of institutional and private collections, integrating the reading of trends and dynamics of the international market into acquisition and valorisation decisions. His specialisation in the identification of forgeries makes authentication verification decisive for the inclusion or exclusion of works from a collection. Operates on projects with museums, foundations and governmental programmes at international level, in contexts of public art and the formation of new cultural heritage.
Romano Ravasio
Founder and Director – Dubai
Art critic, expert in market trend
Directs the methodological framework of Art Consulting for the construction and management of institutional and private collections, integrating the reading of trends and dynamics of the international market into acquisition and valorisation decisions. His specialisation in the identification of forgeries makes authentication verification decisive for the inclusion or exclusion of works from a collection. Operates on projects with museums, foundations and governmental programmes at international level, in contexts of public art and the formation of new cultural heritage.
Alessia Giglio Zanetti
Art historian
Specialist in modern European art, she served as collections director and coordinator of exhibition projects for the museums of the City of Lugano. She curates contemporary art exhibitions and writes critical essays, and works with public and private foundations in Switzerland and Italy. Lives in Zurich.
Alessia Giglio Zanetti
Art historian
Specialist in modern European art, she served as collections director and coordinator of exhibition projects for the museums of the City of Lugano. She curates contemporary art exhibitions and writes critical essays, and works with public and private foundations in Switzerland and Italy. Lives in Zurich.
Manuela Lietti
Art critic
Specialist in contemporary Chinese art. Active as a curator of public art projects, exhibitions and collections, both private and institutional, she has worked for the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Venice Biennale. Contributes to numerous international art publications. Lives in Beijing.
Manuela Lietti
Art critic
Specialist in contemporary Chinese art. Active as a curator of public art projects, exhibitions and collections, both private and institutional, she has worked for the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Venice Biennale. Contributes to numerous international art publications. 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. 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. Lives in Mumbai.
Maylin Pérez Parrado
Art historian
Specialist in Central American contemporary 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. Lives in Panama.
Maylin Pérez Parrado
Art historian
Specialist in Central American contemporary 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. Lives in Panama.
Agostino Favaro
Archaeologist
Specialist in archaeological excavation techniques and the valorisation of materials and sites. He was founder and president of SAP Società Archeologica, a leading firm capable of managing the complexity of archaeological excavation for major infrastructure projects. He has participated in hundreds of excavation campaigns from 1994 to the present.
Agostino Favaro
Archaeologist
Specialist in archaeological excavation techniques and the valorisation of materials and sites. He was founder and president of SAP Società Archeologica, a leading firm capable of managing the complexity of archaeological excavation for major infrastructure projects. He has participated in hundreds of excavation campaigns from 1994 to the present.
Sergio Favretto
Lawyer – Art and law
Specialist in legal issues relating to artistic production, counterfeiting and authentication of artworks. Intervenes in disputes, high-risk transactions, successions and attribution controversies. Essay writer on topics of criminal law in art, he served as honorary criminal judge.
Sergio Favretto
Lawyer – Art and law
Specialist in legal issues relating to artistic production, counterfeiting and authentication of artworks. Intervenes in disputes, high-risk transactions, successions and attribution controversies. Essay writer on topics of criminal law in art, he served as honorary criminal judge.
Laura Maggioni
EdiXion Project Manager
Coordinates the editorial production of EdiXion, from design through to the realisation of art publications for museums, collections and institutional projects. Manages relations with authors, curators and cultural institutions, ensuring scientific quality and adherence to deadlines. Twenty years of experience with international art publishers.
Laura Maggioni
EdiXion Project Manager
Coordinates the editorial production of EdiXion, from design through to the realisation of art publications for museums, collections and institutional projects. Manages relations with authors, curators and cultural institutions, ensuring scientific quality and adherence to deadlines. Twenty years of experience with international art publishers.
Francesca Benetti
EdiXion Art Director
Responsible for the artistic direction and visual identity of EdiXion publications. Oversees layout, pagination and graphic solutions for catalogues, monographs and enhanced books. Specialised in publishing for cultural heritage and archaeology, with a focus on accessibility and European editorial standards.
Francesca Benetti
EdiXion Art Director
Responsible for the artistic direction and visual identity of EdiXion publications. Oversees layout, pagination and graphic solutions for catalogues, monographs and enhanced books. Specialised 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 programme (Master in Arts Management and Administration) for managerial training in the cultural sector, bringing competences in authentication, collection management and museum governance, with real high-responsibility cases developed in Italy, Europe and the Middle East.
SDA Bocconi
School of Management
Collaboration with the MAMA programme (Master in Arts Management and Administration) for managerial training in the cultural sector, bringing competences in authentication, collection management and museum governance, with real high-responsibility 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.