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Alessandro Giuli
Politician
Italy's culture minister who commented on the importance of the Caravaggio painting acquisition.
Notable Quotes
"The acquisition was part of a broader project to strengthen the national cultural heritage that the Ministry of Culture will continue to pursue in the coming months."View Story →
""one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years""View Story →
"I hoped the move would clear misunderstandings, tensions and manipulations that had surrounded Venezi’s selection."View Story →
"clear misunderstandings, tensions and manipulations"View Story →
"I hope it will clear the field of misunderstandings, tensions and exploitation of any kind."View Story →
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