Consonni Radziszewski Gallery Expands with New Milan Location

The Consonni Radziszewski gallery has officially launched a new space in Milan, coinciding with the city's art week and the upcoming Venice Biennale. This development is the result of a merger between Lisbon-based Mandragoa, founded by Matteo Consonni, and Warsaw-based Galeria Dawid Radziszewski. The partnership, which began in 2021 through shared art fair booths and collaborative projects, has evolved into a unified entity aimed at establishing a stronger presence in the European art market. Consonni emphasizes that the merger reflects a shared vision and ambition, stating, “It is the meeting point of mine and Dawid’s vision in a city that has always rewarded those who have an innovative mindset.”

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The new Milanese gallery, located in a historic building, is designed to offer a unique environment for artists, distinct from their spaces in Lisbon and Warsaw. Consonni and Radziszewski plan to host a variety of exhibitions, adapting their programming to the architectural characteristics of each location. The Milan space will initially feature a solo exhibition by South African artist Buhlebezwe Siwani, who is gaining international recognition. The gallery's approach is to remain flexible, allowing for diverse artistic expressions and formats.

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Both Consonni and Radziszewski aim to position their gallery as a significant player in the international art scene, moving beyond regional identities. Radziszewski asserts, “I don’t want to be labeled as a ‘Central European’ gallery anymore. I want to be a real partner in the international art world.” The gallery's expansion is not a reaction to market pressures but a proactive strategy for growth, with plans to participate in major international fairs like miart and Art Basel.

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Despite their ambitions, some critics may question the viability of merging distinct regional identities into a single international brand. Concerns about the dilution of local artistic narratives and the potential homogenization of art practices could arise as the gallery seeks to connect three diverse markets—Italy, Poland, and Portugal.

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• “Through these experiences over the years, we realized we could collaborate more, do things together and actually benefit from each other.” — Matteo Consonni, Co-founder

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• “We want to be among the first truly international galleries with Polish roots.” — Dawid Radziszewski, Co-founder

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• “No artist will ever have the same experience in each city—the spaces, architecture and context are completely different,” — Matteo Consonni, Co-founder

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• “This reflects our approach: bringing together a major, internationally recognized artist with another who engages a broader, more cross-disciplinary audience,” — Matteo Consonni, Co-founder

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The newly merged gallery will continue to expand its international presence, with upcoming exhibitions designed to foster dialogue between established and emerging artists. This includes a show pairing renowned artist Enzo Cucchi with rising Polish talent Alexandra Waliszewska, further solidifying the gallery's commitment to an international and intergenerational artistic dialogue.

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