In 2022, ICI is proud to announce the appointment of four new board members: Laura Bardier, Shawna C. Gallancy, Younghee Michelle Kim, and Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. These new Trustees bring an international and diverse range of expertise to ICI, further strengthening our commitment to advancing the work of curators and building stronger art communities. This expansion of the organization’s leadership aligns with ICI’s overall growth in 2022, a year in which we have built a new digital platform, established a permanent presence in Chicago, and received the largest single grant in the organization’s history through the Ruth Foundation for the Arts.
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo is a collector and philanthropist living in Turin, Italy who, in 1995, turned her passion for collecting contemporary art into an institution by establishing the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. She is an international cultural leader who serves on various international boards and councils, and was the recipient of ICI’s Leo Award in 2019. A member of numerous New York arts institutions including the Julliard School, Johnson Museum at Cornell University, and Wagner Society, Younghee Michelle Kim is a passionate art educator and collector who is deeply engaged in finding common ground through arts education, collaborative performance works, and cultural exchange programs. Shawna C. Gallancy brings nearly 20 years of experience in the art world, having successfully managed public relations and marketing strategies with renowned galleries, artists, and institutions. Finally, Laura Bardier is an international changemaking leader in the arts, founding Director of the Este Arte art fair in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and the Executive Director of the James Howell Foundation in New York.
Belinda Kielland, President of ICI’s Board of Trustees, says, “The vast experience and perspectives brought by our newest Trustees are invaluable to ICI. As the organization moves towards its 50th anniversary in 2025, we are bolstered by their elevated engagement.”
In May 2022, ICI launched a new visual identity, including a new website that serves as a platform for our vast network of collaborators and ideas. One month later, ICI formally expanded into the Midwest, adding Scott Vincent Campbell as our new Midwest Programs Manager. This permanent presence in Chicago offers a powerful new point of engagement with the U.S. cultural landscape that builds on ICI’s longstanding partnerships with curators, artists, and institutions in the Midwest and the Mississippi River Basin. Recognizing ICI’s unique role in supporting curatorial thinking and regional exchange, the Ruth Foundation has recently awarded us with a $300,000 grant to launch a cross-programming initiative focused on the Mississippi River Basin.
Renaud Proch, Executive & Artistic Director, says, “We are thrilled to be welcoming Laura, Shawna, Younghee, and Patrizia, four individuals who have been deeply involved with ICI prior to joining the Board, at a crucial time of ICI’s growth. Their appointment represents a key step in our commitment to making global connections.”