Tag Archives: Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

ORNELLAIA VENDEMMIA D’ARTISTA: THE CHARITY AUCTION RAISES 300.000 DOLLARS TO SUPPORT THE SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION

Posted on by Leave a comment

With this donation, Ornellaia renews its commitment to the conservation of artistic heritage through the 18th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista, interpreted by Marina Abramović.

The charity auction for the 18th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista, organized by Bonhams, ended yesterday with exceptional results. Beginning in 2009, every year the project entrusts a contemporary artist with interpreting the character of the vintage. The online auction brought together wine and art collectors from around the world, who bid for unique lots created by Marina Abramović for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista 2023 La Vitalità, including the only Salmanazar in the collection.

The proceeds from the auction, amounting to 300.000 dollars, will be donated in full by Ornellaia to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in support of the conservation and restoration programmes for the works featured in the exhibition Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now, scheduled to run from June 2026 to January 2027 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

“We are extremely proud of the result of this auction, which will contribute towards preserving this important artistic heritage and ensuring its accessibility for future generations,” explains Lamberto Frescobaldi, President of the Group, adding: “We are pleased that the outcome of this edition can once again support the activities of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, strengthening a collaboration based on the shared values of conservation and accessibility of art.” 

Now in its 18th edition, Vendemmia d’Artista represents a strong commitment to supporting the arts. Over the years, the project has involved outstanding international artists, each invited to interpret the character of the vintage through original works created to personalize the labels of bottles and large formats that are auctioned.

For the 2023 vintage, La Vitalità, Ornellaia collaborated with Marina Abramović, one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. Through her artistic intervention, Abramović offered a reflection on the concept of vital energy, translating into images and symbols the expressive force and dynamism that characterize the vintage. “Marina Abramović has beautifully conveyed the vitality and elegance of our wine through a captivating and engaging artistic interpretation. On behalf of Ornellaia and wine lovers around the world, I would like to thank her for her extraordinary inspiration and creation,” said Lamberto Frescobaldi.

The participation of wine and art collectors in the Vendemmia d’Artista charity auction further confirms the deep connection between these two worlds and, at the same time, a shared commitment to supporting culture.

ORNELLAIA STRENGTHENS ITS COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS WITH SUPPORT FOR THE SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION

Posted on by Leave a comment

Ornellaia’s Vendemmia d’Artista project supports the new “Collection in Focus: Modern European Currents” exhibition at the Guggenheim New York in July.

This year’s Vendemmia d’Artista auction ends with a donation to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

By means of the online auction organised by Bonhams, Ornellaia is pledging 300.000 US dollars to support the conservation treatment and in-depth analysis of select collection works included in the upcoming exhibition at the Guggenheim New York titled Collection in Focus: Modern European Currents, which opens on July 15, 2025.

During the auction, which finished on June 24, a number of large formats of Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista 2022 “La Determinazione” (Determination) created by the artist Pascale Marthine Tayou were sold to collectors around the world. In interpreting the character of the 2022 vintage, the Cameroonian artist focused on the life cycle of the plant, while remaining true to his practice that is intrinsically linked with the materiality of colour and the joy of living.

“I would like to thank all the collectors who participated in the auction and who, over the years, have shared our dedication to the art world. We are proud to support the upcoming Collection in Focus Modern European Currents exhibition at the Guggenheim in New York. Personally, I look forward with great anticipation to experiencing the remarkable works on display,” remarked Lamberto Frescobaldi, President of the group.

“We are deeply grateful for Ornellaia’s longstanding generosity to the Guggenheim through the Vendemmia d’Artista project. This year‘s noteworthy initiative enables the conservation of important and rarely seen works featured in the exhibition Collection in Focus: Modern European Currents.“ 

says Dr. Mariët Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation  

By donating the proceeds raised by Vendemmia d’Artista to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Ornellaia reiterates its commitment to preservation of art as a universal heritage and to expanding access to art for audiences worldwide.

Vendemmia d’Artista

Vendemmia d’Artista started with the 2006 vintage. Every year, a contemporary artist is invited to interpret the vintage character by creating a set of artworks that personalize the bottles. The project includes large-format bottles (Double Magnums, Imperials and one Salmanazar), which are signed by the artist and auctioned. The proceeds support art foundations and museums around the globe. Now in its 17th edition, Vendemmia d’Artista is recognized for its commitment to facilitate access to art for everyone. 

Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation was established in 1937 and is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The international constellation of museums includes the Guggenheim New York, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Guggenheim Bilbao, and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. A “temple of spirit” where radical art and architecture meet, the Guggenheim New York is among a group of eight Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the United States designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To learn more about the Guggenheim New York and the Guggenheim’s activities around the world, visit guggenheim.org.