What is art if not an exploration of the collective imaginary to  create a new vision? Pushing the boundaries of the tangible, The Grand  Italian Vision: The Farnesina Collection is an exhibition of Italian Art  curated by Achille Bonito Oliva which features selected artworks from  the Farnesina collection of contemporary Italian art housed at the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome. The seminar The Grand Italian  Vision and the Making of the Farnesina Collection. Contemporary Art as a  Bridge to the Future will address the function of cultural diplomacy,  the versatile vitality of Italian creativity, and foundational role of  art in strengthening ties among people and cultures.

The event  is organized by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore in collaboration with   NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and it is supported by  National Arts Council and ASEF_Asia-EuropeFoundation

Welcome Speeches:

Mario Andrea Vattani, Ambassador of Italy in Singapore

Ute Meta Bauer,…