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AnTOnIO SAMMARTAnO | iTAly
http://antoniosammartano.freshcreator.com

Antonio Sammartano Born in Erice /Trapani [Sicily] 1967. He
attended the Faculty of Architecture in Florence and then the
Brera Art College in Milan. Antonio has taken part in collective
exhibitions both in Italy and abroad. In 1995 he held his first solo
exhibition in the Morone gallery, Milan. In 1996 he represented
Italy in germinations 9, the European biennial for young artists.

Interview: Why did you choose to create this art gallery in via Custonaci? What are exposing yourself to the moment at the stores?
After living many years in Milan I returned to Trapani with the idea of You can admire the works of a talented artist Sue kennington
creating artistic projects related to Contemporary Art. The gallery was London. In addition, the exhibition was presented by Sue Hubbard,
a natural consequence. After discussing with my partner, we thought a famous English art critic who works for the Tate gallery.
that the ideal was to find a suitable location in the heart of the city. And
so Custonaci is really a way that still pulsates with energy. How do you see the art world in Trapani?
Let´s say a few Trapani dealing with art. Tourism is hungry for art
What difficulties have you encountered in implementing your project? and culture Every year millions of people travel to visit a place in the
The difficulties were many, but we never demoralized. Determination to world of art or attend a cultural event. we must PROgRAM OFFER
proceed with our project which is to spread knowledge of international and seriously. It should also focus on winter tourism exhibitions and
contemporary art in the city. conferences but to do this we need synergy.

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