This is an excerpt for Episode 4: Slow Food, Fast Cars and Episode 5: Massimo, Modena & Philanthropy from the Dream of Italy Season 3 Travel Guide. Get your own PDF copy here.
Modena native Emilio Mazzoli has a great respect for collectors who believe in young artists and artists who look to the future. The gallerist himself is also widely respected, having staged the first show in the world for Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. Galleria Mazzoli continues to feature up-and-coming contemporary artists with colorful and innovative exhibits. The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.galleriamazzoli.com