About Us

MEET THE FOUNDER Inside Art Agency was founded by Alessia Toffanin, an art manager specialising in contemporary art, international exhibition production and cultural project coordination. Over the past decade, Alessia has worked across galleries, institutions and large-scale international exhibitions, developing expertise that spans strategic planning, registrarial practice, logistics, artist support and operational management. Her professional experience includes roles within commercial galleries, independent cultural organisations and the Registrar team of the 60th International Art Exhibition of the La Biennale di Venezia, where she contributed to the coordination and movement of hundreds of artworks from around the world. This multidisciplinary background has shaped the philosophy of Inside Art Agency: combining strategic thinking with practical execution to support ambitious contemporary art projects from conception through delivery. Today, Alessia collaborates with artists, galleries, institutions and cultural organisations internationally, helping them develop projects with the structure, clarity and operational expertise needed to grow sustainably.

OUR APPROACH An exhibition, a residency or a publication may be the visible outcome of a project, but they are only part of a much longer process. Behind every successful artistic initiative lies research, planning, documentation, logistics, communication, financial coordination and countless practical decisions that make ambitious projects possible. Inside Art Agency was founded on the belief that these elements should not be treated as separate disciplines. Instead, they should work together as part of a coherent strategy that supports both the artwork and the people behind it. For this reason, our work moves fluidly between strategic development, project management, exhibition production, operational systems and international coordination. The role we take within each collaboration depends on the project itself, but our objective remains consistent: creating the conditions that allow artistic practices to develop with clarity, professionalism and long-term vision.

WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK

1. Strategic Development: We help transform ideas into sustainable opportunities through professional planning, research and strategic guidance. This includes project development, career positioning, institutional opportunities, funding research, open calls, residencies and partnership building. 2. Project Development & Production: From exhibition planning and production to international logistics, registrarial coordination and installation management, we oversee the operational complexity that allows projects to happen efficiently and professionally. 3. Operational Systems & Advisory: We develop practical systems for inventory management, documentation, contracts, digital tools, workflow organisation and administrative processes, helping artists and organisations work with greater clarity and confidence. Where appropriate, this support may also extend to artwork consignments, collector coordination and commercial operations.