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David Guido Pietroni

David Guido Pietroni is the founder of The Art Insider.
He is an Italian music and film producer and he has been in the art world his entire life representing the famous art critic Vittorio Sgarbi as his agent for over 30 years.
Since 2004, he has been a member of the Recording Academy for the Grammy Awards and is also a part of the Tribeca Film Center, the realized vision of Robert De Niro bring together and support the New York City Film Community.

Reach him at david@art-insider.com.

Alba Folcio: A Symphony of Art, Silence, and Endless Exploration

David Guido Pietroni Nov 30, 2023

Born in the vibrant city of Milan in 1956, Alba Folcio regards her hometown not just as a birthplace but as a source of cultural inspiration, encounters, and memories that have shaped her artistic journey. Her academic foundation was laid…

Connecticut Estate Of Robert Motherwell Sells For $2.5M

David Guido Pietroni Nov 20, 2023

An estate in Connecticut, that once belonged to late artist Robert Motherwell, was recently sold for $2.5 million. The property is located at 909 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut. The 13,312 square feet property was constructed in…

Former Art Institute Of Chicago Staffer Jailed For Embezzling Millions

David Guido Pietroni Nov 20, 2023

The former payroll manager at the Art Institute of Chicago has been sentenced to jail for stealing millions from the museum. Michael Maurello was the longtime payroll manager at the Art Institute of Chicago between 2007 and 2020. Over…

Radcliffe Bailey, Proponent Of Black History Art, Dies At 55

David Guido Pietroni Nov 16, 2023

Sculptor Radcliffe Bailey, known for promoting Black history through his art, died on Tuesday in Alabama. His death was confirmed by his brother. Bailey had been battling brain cancer for many years. He was 55 years old. Radcliffe…

Sotheby’s New York Sale Fetches A Decent $224M As Market Slump Continues

David Guido Pietroni Nov 14, 2023

The 20th-century art evening sale at Sotheby’s New York brought a revenue of $224 million, a modest but subdued total. On Monday, Sotheby’s presented a lot of 31 works for the auction block. Collectively, these products were sold for a…

After Backlash, Frick Pittsburgh Apologize For Postponing Islamic Art Exhibition

David Guido Pietroni Nov 11, 2023

The Frick Pittsburgh Museum has apologized for postponing an Islamic Art exhibition as a response to the Israel-Hamas war. While never made official, the decision to postpone was first reported by local newspapers in late October.…

Guido Rocca: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Art

David Guido Pietroni Oct 29, 2023

In a dazzling evening at the Principe Di Savoia in Milan, the painter Guido Rocca received a prestigious award for his significant artistic contributions. The event, organized by Antonio Panico, the founder of the Business Coach Academy and…

Over Two Decades Later, Basquiat Self-Portrait Goes To Sotheby’s

David Guido Pietroni Oct 27, 2023

The giant Basquiat self-portrait, unseen since 1999, will finally hit the auction block at Sotheby’s during the fall. The painting, titled ‘Self-Portrait as a Hell (Part Two)’ is an 8-feet-tall work created by Jean Basquiat in 1982. The…

Even As GenAI Art Keeps Growing, A New ‘Poison’ Tool Could Help Artists Fight Back

David Guido Pietroni Oct 26, 2023

The battle between artists and AI art has turned a new chapter with a new digital tool that could ‘poison’ the GenAI art. The tool is called ‘Nightshade’ and was developed by researchers at the University of Chicago. How Nightshade works…

Anonymous Man Wins Legal Rights To Sell $15.6M Leonardo Da Vinci Drawing

David Guido Pietroni Oct 26, 2023

An unnamed French man has won the legal rights to sell an original drawing by the maestro Leonardo da Vinci. The work in question is a sketch of Saint Sebastian tied on a tree – a rare drawing proven to be drawn by the Italian maestro…

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