Bard Alumna Cecilia Alemani MA-CCS ’05 Announced as Curator for Max Mara Art Prize for Women

Cecilia Alemani MA-CCS ’05 has been announced as the curator of the first nomadic iteration of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, taking place through 2027, reports Artsy. The prize, founded in 2005, supports women artists at pivotal points in their careers. In its new nomadic model, artists will travel to a different country for each edition, during which the winning artist will present the work at a partner institution. Alemani, who previously served as the curator of the Italian Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017 and curated the New York City High Line, said the award is “evolving into a full-fledged tool of cultural diplomacy and international dialogue.” She noted that the nomadic iteration of the prize comes at a “time of fragmentation,” and this new model signifies the award’s commitment “to building the kind of solid, lasting ties that are essential not only for the blossoming of individual careers, but for the growth and reinvention of the entire ecosystem of contemporary art.”

Post Date: 02-12-2026