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Gabriele Romeo Appointed Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

August 18, 2025

Gabriele Romeo, born in Palermo (Italy) in 1983, tenured professor of Phenomenology of Contemporary Arts at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin, President of AICA Italy (International Association of Art Critics), art critic, historian, and essayist, has been awarded the prestigious title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. The appointment was conferred on April 30, 2025, by the Ministry of Culture of the French Republic.

Throughout his career, Romeo has distinguished himself for his ongoing commitment to historical-critical research, with a focus on the analysis, theoretical-practical engagement, and promotion of contemporary art on both national and international levels. Deeply dedicated to enriching Italy’s cultural landscape, he has established solid ties with the international art scene most notably with France, a country with which he maintains important collaborations.

Message from the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati:
“France has chosen to honor your contribution to the dissemination of Arts and Letters in France and around the world. I am especially pleased to recognize your dedication to culture, which lies at the heart of the French people.”

Statement from Gabriele Romeo:
"Receiving this honor is both a personal and professional milestone. It is a recognition that goes beyond myself and highlights our shared efforts as Europeans and art critics efforts essential to building a collective cultural awareness. Our work is key to fostering a shared imagination, from which vital experiences and new impulses for art can emerge in an increasingly 'glocal', borderless world."

Acknowledgements:
Romeo wishes to express his sincere thanks to Minister of Culture of the French Republic, Rachida Dati, for recognizing and supporting the value of his cultural engagement, and to French Ambassador to Italy, Martin Briens, for his words of appreciation.

A special thank-you also goes to all colleagues and students who, over the years, have shared in his academic and professional journey. Their support, passion, and dedication, along with daily interaction with students, have been crucial in strengthening his teaching methods and achieving the success of this experience.

Finally, Gabriele Romeo highlights the important role played by the International Association of Art Critics (AICA) in Paris, whose commitment to international openness began with by the presidency of Henry Meyric Hughes, continued by Lisbeth Rebollo Gonçalves, and is now carried forward through the innovative vision of Malgorzata Kazmierczak.

With this appointment, Gabriele Romeo joins a distinguished list of individuals who, through their dedication to the arts and culture, have significantly contributed to the global promotion of cultural and artistic values.


Gabriele Romeo nommé Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Gabriele Romeo, né à Palerme (Italie) en 1983, professeur titulaire de Phénoménologie des Arts Contemporains à l’Académie Albertina des Beaux-Arts de Turin, Président de AICA Italie (Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art), critique et historien de l’art, essayiste, a reçu la prestigieuse distinction de Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. La nomination lui a été attribuée lors de la promotion du 30 avril 2025 par le Ministère de la Culture de la République Française.

Tout au long de sa carrière, Romeo s’est distingué par son engagement constant dans la recherche historico-critique, axée sur l’analyse, la pratique théorique et manuelle, ainsi que sur la promotion de l’art contemporain tant au niveau national qu’international. Dévoué à la valorisation de la culture en Italie, il a su tisser des liens solides avec la scène artistique internationale, notamment avec la France, pays avec lequel il entretient d’importantes collaborations.

Message de la Ministre de la Culture, Rachida Dati :
«Notre pays a choisi de rendre hommage à votre contribution à la diffusion des Arts et des Lettres en France et dans le monde. Je suis particulièrement heureuse de souligner votre engagement au service de la culture, chère au cœur du peuple français.»

Déclaration de Gabriele Romeo :
«Recevoir cette distinction représente une grande satisfaction personnelle et professionnelle. C’est une gratification qui dépasse ma personne et qui récompense notre engagement en tant qu’Européens et critiques d’art, essentiel à la construction d’une conscience collective. Notre travail est fondamental pour favoriser la création d’un imaginaire commun, d’où peuvent naître des expériences vitales et de nouveaux élans pour l’art, dans une époque de plus en plus ‘glocale’, sans frontières.»

Remerciements:
Romeo souhaite exprimer ses remerciements sincères à Madame Rachida Dati, Ministre de la Culture de la République Française, pour avoir reconnu et soutenu la valeur de son engagement culturel, ainsi qu’à Monsieur Martin Briens, Ambassadeur de France en Italie, pour ses mots d’appréciation.

Un remerciement particulier est également adressé à tous les collègues et étudiants qui ont partagé avec lui son parcours pédagogique et professionnel au fil des années. Leur soutien, leur passion et leur dévouement, ainsi que l’interaction quotidienne avec les étudiants, ont été des éléments clés dans le développement de ses méthodes d’enseignement et dans le succès de cette expérience.

Enfin, Gabriele Romeo souligne le rôle important joué par l’Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art (AICA) à Paris, avec un travail d’ouverture à l’international amorcé sous la présidence internationale de Henry Meyric Hughes, poursuivi par Lisbeth Rebollo Gonçalves, et porté aujourd’hui par les intuitions novatrices de Malgorzata Kazmierczak.

Par cette nomination, Gabriele Romeo rejoint une longue liste de personnalités qui, par leur dévouement à l’art et à la culture, ont contribué de manière significative à la diffusion des valeurs culturelles et artistiques à l’échelle mondiale.

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