ART RESCUE: Loro Piana, a quiet luxury stalwart, is now patron of the arts.
The Italian luxury label has linked with Rome’s state art museum Galleria Borghese for a three-year collaboration whereby it will support the restoration of one painting each year.
The three large-size artworks to undergo a restoration are part of the triptych “Spring, Autumn and Winter” by Venetian Renaissance master Jacopo Bassano. They are part of the artist’s renowned series “The Seasons” depicting rural life and landscapes.
“Spring” is the first painting to be restored this year.
“We are delighted to embark on this significant partnership with Galleria Borghese, an initiative that aligns perfectly with our deep commitment to Italian art and culture,” said Frédéric Arnault, chief executive officer of Loro Piana.
“This collaboration stands as a testament to the powerful synergy between two Italian excellences, bound by a shared dedication to preserve art, craftsmanship and culture, and to ensure that the artworks of the past continue to inspire generations to come. We are proud to contribute to the preservation of this unique heritage and to let it continue to resonate through time,” he said.
Galleria Borghese in Rome.
Alberto Novelli/Courtesy of Loro Piana
“The restoration of these masterpieces by Jacopo Bassano will allow us to share their beauty and historical significance for an even longer period of time, ensuring their legacy for generations to come,” said Francesca Cappelletti, director of Galleria Borghese.
Housed within Rome’s 17th-century Villa Borghese, Galleria Borghese is home to an outstanding art collection, featuring masterpieces by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and Antonio Canova, among others. As a state museum, it is under the oversight of the Ministry of Culture.
Jacopo Bassano painting “Spring” at Galleria Borghese.
Courtesy of Loro Piana
The partnership aligns with Loro Piana’s commitment to social responsibility and culture.
Last year the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned brand supported the restoration of the historic wooden flooring of the Galleria d’Arte Moderna, or GAM, at Villa Reale in Milan as well as the statues dedicated to rivers Tevere and Arno in the Nymphaeum space of Villa Giulia, a 16th-century villa in Rome home to the National Etruscan Museum.
