Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Giovanna Forlanelli Rovati and her husband, Lucio Rovati, founded the Fondazione Luigi Rovati in Milan with the aim to create a museum that brings their Etruscan collection into a dialogue with modern and contemporary art. Spanning works from antiquity to the present, the foundation operates not only as an exhibition space but also offers educational initiatives, research, and loan programs, reflecting their commitment to public access.
*Panelists*
*Frances Erb* — Underwriting Manager, Fine Art and Private Clients at AXA XL
*Giovanna Forlanelli Rovati* — President Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Milan
*Lucio Rovati* — Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer Rottapharm Biotech; Honorary President, Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Milan
This TEFAF Talk was presented by AXA XL as part of TEFAF Maastricht’s programming and took place on March 13, 2026
View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks
Giovanna Forlanelli Rovati and her husband, Lucio Rovati, founded the Fondazione Luigi Rovati in Milan with the aim to create a museum that brings their Etruscan collection into a dialogue with modern and contemporary art. Spanning works from antiquity to the present, the foundation operates not only as an exhibition space but also offers educational initiatives, research, and loan programs, reflecting their commitment to public access.
*Panelists*
*Frances Erb* — Underwriting Manager, Fine Art and Private Clients at AXA XL
*Giovanna Forlanelli Rovati* — President Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Milan
*Lucio Rovati* — Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer Rottapharm Biotech; Honorary President, Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Milan
This TEFAF Talk was presented by AXA XL as part of TEFAF Maastricht’s programming and took place on March 13, 2026
View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks
