Fondazione Potenza Tamini

2024 - Venezia, Italia

The Fondazione Potenza Tamini is a new Venetian institution dedicated to the art of Gianmaria Potenza and his wealth of knowledge and techniques, serving as a contemporary testament to Venetian artistic tradition.

Founded through the support and determination of collector Josie Mackwitz Tamini, the Fondazione Potenza Tamini stands as a guardian of Gianmaria Potenza’s significant artistic legacy. It also explores contemporary cultural vibrancy by supporting young creative talents who investigate the present in an artistic exploration akin to the themes addressed by Potenza.

An inspiring venue for our city, where the legacy of tradition harmonizes with the spirit of innovation

Organization

President
Josie Mackwitz Tamini





Board of Directors
Josie Mackwitz Tamini
Gianmaria Potenza
Alberto Sessa

Artistic Director
Valeria Loddo

Auditor and Legal Reviewer
William Donati

The Studio

The Foundation is located in the historic studio of artist Gianmaria Potenza at 1450 Dorsoduro, in the vibrant heart of Venice’s creativity, sensibility, and culture. Here, Potenza continues to create astonishing works, masterfully reinterpreting a deeply Venetian artistic narrative in an unexpected dialogue between past and present.

Services

Authentication and Artwork Verification

To request an authentication, please email info@fondazionepotenzatamini.it with images of the artwork, including the front, back, and a close-up of the signature if it’s present. Along with the photos, include a description of the artwork (title, date, technique, dimensions) and any provenance information.

Research enquiry and archiving

To register your artwork in the archive, please email archivio@potenzagianmaria.it with photos of the piece: front, back, and a close-up of the signature if present. Include a letter describing the artwork (title, date, technique, dimensions) and any provenance information.

Clearances and copyright

Gianmaria Potenza holds all rights to reproduce and use his works and writings. Without permission, no form of electronic or mechanical reproduction is allowed. To request authorization to use images and texts, please email info@fondazionepotenzatamini.it.

Conservation and Restoration

The Foundation promotes the conservation of Gianmaria Potenza's works. Studio Gianmaria Potenza manages all operations. For more information, please contact studio@potenzagianmaria.it.

Access to the Digital Archive

The Potenza Archive is currently undergoing an exclusive cataloguing and digitization process. To access these materials online, please complete the form on this website's dedicated Archive page.

Dorsoduro 1450

30123 Venezia
+39 041 5287266
info@fondazionepotenzatamini.it

Dorsoduro 1450

30123 Venezia
+39 041 5287266
info@fondazionepotenzatamini.it