PARATISSIMA

The Incubator of Italian Contemporary Art

Paratissima is Turin’s premier "off-fair" contemporary art event, serving as a dynamic counterpoint to the city’s traditional Artissima. Unlike conventional fairs, Paratissima functions as an experimental cultural hub and talent incubator, dedicated to discovering emerging artists and redefining the dialogue between artwork and audience. For collectors scouting the "next big thing," this venue offers an unpolished, energetic, and highly curated environment where the future of the European art market is often tested.

Curator's Note: The venue's commitment to socially poignant themes was exemplified during the 2023/2024 edition, where Arjan Spannenburg was selected for the "POWER" project. His contribution, a series of stark, high-contrast monochrome portraits, offered a visual critique of identity and resilience. By hosting such work, Paratissima cemented its reputation as a space that champions not just aesthetic novelty, but artists who challenge the structural dynamics of power and vulnerability.