The Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation has officially joined the National Museum System, having been recognized as a museum by the Piedmont Region as part of the accreditation process for non-state museums. The recognition was granted by Executive Decision No. 352/A2002D/2026 of June 27, 2026, through which the Regional Evaluation Commission certified full compliance with the standards set by the National Museum System, as well as the fulfillment of additional requirements for excellence, such as management, conservation of artistic heritage, research, accessibility, promotion of the collections, and services for the public. This recognition reinforces the Foundation’s role as a leading institution for the promotion of contemporary art in Italy.
Founded in 1995 by Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, the Foundation is today one of Italy’s leading institutions dedicated to contemporary art. Over the course of more than thirty years, it has built a collection of international significance, supported emerging and established artists through production and residency programs, promoted curatorial research, and developed educational projects aimed at audiences of all ages. Its inclusion in the National Museum System represents a significant recognition of the path the Foundation has taken and consolidates its prestige within the Italian and international cultural landscape.
“This recognition marks a significant moment in the Foundation’s history,” states Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. “Being officially recognized as a museum means seeing the value of work that began over thirty years ago—work founded on the conviction that contemporary art is a fundamental tool for understanding the present and imagining the future. We will continue to work to ensure that the museum remains an open, accessible, and inclusive space capable of engaging with society.”
“The Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation’s inclusion in the National Museum System is a highly valuable recognition for the entire Piedmont region,” emphasized President Alberto Cirio and Culture Councilor Marina Chiarelli. “This milestone certifies the excellence of an institution that, for over thirty years, has helped make our region an international hub for contemporary art, distinguishing itself through quality, research, innovation, and the ability to engage ever-wider audiences. This recognition confirms that Piedmont is a region capable of fostering cultural institutions of the highest caliber, able to combine vision, quality, and international openness. It is an achievement that strengthens the entire Piedmontese museum system and demonstrates how investing in culture and beauty generates growth, attractiveness, and new development opportunities for the region.”
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