Hi, this is Marco, one of the two new Italian interns of Franklin Furnace. I’m so happy to be here, working for such a great association in the city that never sleeps. I am working here for four weeks and my past habits in Italy seem so far away. Italy: one of the most beautiful countries on the earth, with an amazing history especially in the art’s field. Millions of people come every year from all over the world to see Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Giotto, Tiziano (the list is so long!). Despite that, in my country there aren’t in reality any public grants for avant-garde artists. Would Michelangelo’s life have been the same without fundings? This is such a shameful inconsistency! For me it would be a dream to recreate one day an association like Franklin Furnace in Italy. Yes, I can say that this my long term goal. So, here I am in New York City: I’m trying to learn as much as I can about this reality. I’ve had several times the opportunity to explore the archive. Let me say:
Making the World Safe for Avant-Garde Art