Meet the Collectors: Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu Share the Passion and Vision Behind Magazzino Italian Art

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The article discusses the donation of two significant works by Piero Manzoni to Magazzino Italian Art, a museum in New York. The works are two room-size immersive environments conceived by Manzoni in 1961, but never realized until now. These installations were ahead of their time and anticipated decades later the complexities of our relationship with the virtual and tangible.

The exhibition "Piero Manzoni: Total Space" is currently on view through March 23, 2026, and features exceptional examples of Manzoni's Achromes from the late 1950s. The show reintroduces these visionary installations to the public, showcasing how Manzoni explored dematerialization, transience, and disorientation.

The donation was made under a joint decision by Manzoni's foundation and Hauser & Wirth, and Magazzino Italian Art director Adam Sheffer said that he felt Magazzino was the perfect place to receive these works. The exhibition is seen as an important step in celebrating Manzoni's legacy and ensuring his work continues to be shared with future generations.

The article concludes by highlighting the significance of the donation and the exhibition, emphasizing how it will provide new insights into Manzoni's work and its relevance to contemporary art and culture.

Key points:

* Two room-size immersive environments conceived by Piero Manzoni in 1961 are being donated to Magazzino Italian Art.
* The works were never realized until now and anticipate the complexities of our relationship with the virtual and tangible.
* The exhibition "Piero Manzoni: Total Space" is currently on view through March 23, 2026.
* Exceptional examples of Manzoni's Achromes from the late 1950s are featured in the show.
* The donation was made under a joint decision by Manzoni's foundation and Hauser & Wirth.
* Magazzino Italian Art director Adam Sheffer felt that Magazzino was the perfect place to receive these works.
 
I think this is so cool 🤩! Piero Manzoni's work is like, way ahead of its time ya know? He's like a visionary or something. I mean, who needs room-size immersive environments back in '61?! Sounds like science fiction now but he was all about pushing boundaries and making us question what art even is.

I love that his foundation and Hauser & Wirth worked together to get these incredible works to Magazzino Italian Art. It's a huge deal for the museum and for art lovers everywhere! I'm definitely gonna have to check out this exhibition "Piero Manzoni: Total Space". Can't wait to see (or should I say, immerse myself in?) these revolutionary installations.

It's amazing how his work continues to inspire new generations of artists and thinkers. This donation is like a time capsule, giving us a glimpse into the future of art while still being rooted in the past. And what a great way to celebrate his legacy - sharing it with the world! 🌟
 
OMG, can you believe it? These immersive environments by Piero Manzoni are like, totally ahead of their time! I mean, I'm trying to finish my math homework and imagine what it would be like to create art that's so far out there 🤯. It's crazy that he didn't realize them until now, but I guess that's what happens when you're a genius 🤓. The fact that they're being donated to Magazzino Italian Art is just amazing - I wish we had a similar exhibit in our school art room! 🎨💡
 
I'm hyped that these iconic room-size immersive environments are finally getting the recognition they deserve 🤩. I mean, can you imagine walking into a space that's literally going to make your mind go haywire? Manzoni was totally ahead of his time and it's wild how his work still resonates today. But, I gotta say, I'm a bit surprised Magazzino is the one getting these works 🤔. I feel like they're already doing some amazing stuff with contemporary Italian art... but hey, who am I to question Adam Sheffer's taste? 😉 The fact that we get to see these incredible Achromes from the late 1950s is a total bonus – can't wait to dive into those!
 
omg i'm so hyped about this exhibition!!! Piero Manzoni was like way ahead of his time with these immersive environments 🤯! i mean, who needs reality when you can have a virtual one right? lol jk but seriously, it's wild to think that he conceptualized these rooms back in 61 and they were never brought to life until now. the fact that they're finally here is like a dream come true for art lovers 🎨! i also love how Magazzino Italian Art is curating this exhibition - Adam Sheffer knows what he's doing, tbh 👏. can't wait to check out "Piero Manzoni: Total Space" thru march 23, 2026 🕰️
 
just saw this... think its cool they're finally bringing these immersive environments to life 🤯 been waiting for something like this since i was a kid. manzoni's work is all about pushing boundaries, and these installations are no exception - can't wait to see them in person 👍 magazzino italian art is gonna be the go-to spot for art fans now 🏛️
 
I think its kinda weird they're donating these room-size immersive environments now, 65 years later lol what were they thinking putting them together in a storage unit all this time? but seriously, its cool how Magazzino is helping us understand Piero Manzoni's vision for the future of art. I mean, who would have thought that back in 61 he was onto some major digital stuff 🤯🎨
 
I gotta say, I'm both amazed and kinda confused by this whole thing 🤯... Like, these room-size immersive environments were conceived back in 1961 but never realized until now? That's wild! It sounds like Manzoni had a vision of what art could be way ahead of its time. And now we get to see them for real at Magazzino Italian Art... that's awesome! I love how the exhibition is gonna show us these Achromes from the 50s, that's gonna be super interesting. It's cool that Manzoni's foundation and Hauser & Wirth teamed up to make this happen, it's like they wanted to share his genius with the world 🌎...
 
I'm not sure if I agree with donating these room-size immersive environments, but at the same time, I think it's kinda cool that they're finally getting realized after all these years 🤔💡. I mean, who needs physical space when you can have a virtual one, right? 😂 But seriously, this exhibition is gonna be awesome and give us a new perspective on Manzoni's work, which is exactly what we need more of in the art world... or so I thought, wait, maybe too much focus on virtual stuff could lead to people getting lost in their own space? 🤯😂
 
I think it's pretty cool that Piero Manzoni is finally bringing his immersive environments to life after all these years 💡! The fact that they anticipated our complicated relationship with the virtual and tangible is just mind-blowing 🤯. I mean, who would've thought back in 1961 that we'd be dealing with all this screen time and social media drama? 😂 But seriously, it's awesome that Magazzino Italian Art is giving us a chance to experience these revolutionary works and see how they relate to today's art scene 🎨. The donation is definitely a win for art lovers everywhere 👍.
 
I'm so hyped about this! 🤩 These two immersive environments are literally ahead of their time, you know? Like, Manzoni was experimenting with dematerialization and transience in 1961 and now we're only realizing how genius he was a few years later. It's like our brains were ready to get that kind of mind-blowing art at some point, lol. 🤯 I love how Magazzino Italian Art is curating this exhibition - it's gonna be so cool to see these works in person and learn more about Manzoni's process. And can we talk about how amazing it is that his foundation and Hauser & Wirth worked together on this? It's like they're passing the torch to a new generation of art lovers. 💖 The Achromes from the late 50s are gonna be, like, whoa. Can't wait to dive into "Piero Manzoni: Total Space" and soak up all that innovative energy! 🌟
 
I just found out about this and I'm so glad they're finally making it available in NYC. I mean, can you imagine walking into a room with no windows or doors? It sounds like some crazy concept art from the 60s, but at the same time, totally genius. The fact that Manzoni anticipated our relationship with virtual stuff is wild - I feel like he's still speaking to us today 🤯. Anyways, can't wait to check it out when it's on view again... guess I'll be running a bit behind 😅
 
This is just another example of the government's influence on the art world, isn't it? I mean, think about it, who decides which artists get donated to museums and exhibitions? It's not like a neutral committee made up of art experts, nope, it's always some wealthy patron or a powerful corporation. In this case, it's Hauser & Wirth, a company with deep pockets and connections. And what about the little guy, Manzoni's foundation? Are they just along for the ride?

And have you noticed how all these high-profile art donations are happening around the same time as election cycles? It's like they're trying to buy influence or something. Magazzino Italian Art director Adam Sheffer saying it was the "perfect place" to receive these works, sounds like a PR stunt to me. I mean, what about other museums or galleries that could have been chosen?

The fact that we're only getting to see these works now because of this donation is also telling. What does it say about our society when we need to rely on private donations and corporate interests to preserve art for the future? It's a slippery slope, if you ask me...
 
omg i cant even rn!!! Piero Manzoni is like my absolute fave artist ever!! 🤩 he was so ahead of his time with those immersive environments and it blows my mind that they were never realized until now lol. Total Space exhibition is everything i need, especially the Achromes from the 50s, they're like my spiritual jam 💫. Adam Sheffer knows what's good when he said Magazzino was the perfect place to get these works, i agree 1000% 🤝. this donation and exhibition are like a dream come true for me, it's like Piero Manzoni is speaking straight to my soul 🎨. cant wait to see these works in person, gonna be a game-changer for art world 🌟
 
can you imagine living in 2025 with art from the 60s that still feels so forward thinking? it's crazy how piero manzoni anticipated our current relationship with tech and physical spaces like this 🤯. magazzino italian art is killing it by showing us these immersive environments, i mean who needs a virtual reality headset when you have a room-sized achrome from 1961 lol. seriously though, this exhibition is giving me life and i'm so here for the conversation about dematerialization and disorientation in contemporary art 🎨💥
 
.. can you believe it? These two massive immersive environments are finally being brought back to life after all these years! I mean, 1961 was like, a totally different time for art and culture... it's crazy to think about how ahead of its time Piero Manzoni was with his work. The way he explored the virtual and tangible, it's like he was predicting our current relationship with technology and social media 🤯.

And now, these incredible installations are going to be on display at Magazzino Italian Art for a limited time... I wish I could see them in person! It's always amazing to think about how an artist's work can still be relevant today. The fact that Manzoni's foundation and Hauser & Wirth teamed up to donate these works is just awesome 🙌.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's great to see Piero Manzoni getting the recognition he deserves... his work might have been way ahead of its time back then, but now we can appreciate it for what it was. It's like a trip down memory lane, you know? 📚
 
I'm so stoked about Piero Manzoni's new installation at Magazzino Italian Art 🤯! His room-size immersive environments are like, totally ahead of their time and it's amazing to see how they anticipated our relationship with virtual and tangible things in the 60s 📱. I mean, who would have thought that in 1961 Manzoni was already thinking about how we interact with art in today's world? The fact that these works are finally being realized is like, a total game-changer for contemporary art 🎨. And I love that the exhibition is featuring his Achromes from the late 50s - it's like, a blast from the past! 😎
 
I'm kinda hyped about this Piero Manzoni exhibition 🤩, but at the same time, I'm also thinking it's crazy how long it took for his immersive environments to come to life... like 64 years! 😂 But I guess that just shows how ahead of his time he was. It's cool to see these works getting some love and attention now. The fact that they're exploring dematerialization, transience, and disorientation feels super relevant to our digital age 📱💻. I'm not sure if it'll be as impactful for casual viewers, but art enthusiasts will likely appreciate the depth and complexity of Manzoni's work. Fingers crossed it sparks some interesting conversations about the intersection of virtual and tangible spaces 🤝.
 
Manzoni's work is so ahead of its time, you know? like he's predicting our current obsession with virtual reality and stuff 🤯 I mean, two room-size immersive environments from 1961! it's crazy how his vision for dematerialization and disorientation was so spot on. the fact that these works were never realized until now is just mind-blowing... what if they had been created back then? would we be living in a world with more virtual spaces and less physical ones? 🤔 it's a fascinating thought experiment, and I'm sure the exhibition at Magazzino will give us all something to think about.
 
🤗 I'm so stoked to see Piero Manzoni's work getting the recognition it deserves! It's crazy to think about how ahead of his time those immersive environments were 🤯. The fact that they're finally being realized is like, totally mind-blowing. And can we talk about how much we need these kinds of installations today? Like, have you ever walked into a room and felt completely disoriented? 😂 It's like, what even is happening?! Manzoni was like, "Hey, let's make art that makes you question reality!" 🎨 And now, we get to experience it firsthand. The fact that Magazzino is hosting this exhibition is super cool too 🙌. They're doing an amazing job of sharing Manzoni's work with the public and making sure his legacy lives on for future generations. I'm definitely gonna have to check out "Piero Manzoni: Total Space" when it's up... can't wait! 😎
 
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