Trium Gallery: much more than an art gallery
It is with great pleasure that we share the full article/interview published by ArtsLife, one of the leading online magazines in the contemporary art scene, dedicated to our gallery.
We invite you to read it to gain a deeper understanding of our vision and contribution to the art world.
Text from ArtsLife's article titled "Trium Art Gallery: molto più di una galleria d’arte”
With 200 artists and a presence in 25 countries, Trium Art Gallery is far more than just an art gallery: it is the outcome of the collaboration between Mattia Masciullo, Daniele Corti, and Fabio Mannoni, who transformed their passion into a dynamic and innovative reality. By combining exhibition expertise with art advisory services, the project successfully operates in both the primary and secondary markets. With a physical location in Monza and a digital platform that breaks down all barriers, they have expanded their reach globally.
You call yourselves an Art Gallery, but your approach is entirely different from traditional galleries.
Trium Art Gallery stands out in the art world with its unique focus: art as an investment asset. We don’t merely promote works of artistic and cultural value; we ensure they are also intelligent and informed investment choices. At the heart of our strategy lies the Investment Committee, composed of the founding partners and experts from the fields of art and finance. This multidisciplinary team drives the gallery’s decisions, blending a deep understanding of market dynamics with a refined artistic vision. Our hallmark? Offering clients artworks that combine intrinsic beauty with economic value. Why choose between aesthetics and returns when you can have both?
The art market, particularly in contemporary art, is notoriously challenging. It’s rife with bubbles, speculation, and fleeting trends.
That’s precisely why we started. A friend of ours had just purchased a piece by a completely unknown local artist, paying a substantial sum. He was convinced that when the artist passed away, the work would skyrocket in value. Well, that’s a common misconception. It doesn’t work that way; in fact, it’s often the opposite. At that moment, we realized we wanted to change how people approach art, conveying the idea that, when purchased strategically, art can be a valuable asset to pass intelligently from one generation to the next.
Marc Chagall
La passeggiata, oil on canvas 70×163,2 cm del 1917/1918
Museo Statale Russo © Chagall ®by SIAE 2020
You represent very diverse artists. How do you select them?
The selection process for the artists we showcase is meticulous, driven by our constant search for works that combine beauty and value. We start by analyzing the artist’s career: significant exhibitions, participation in international biennials, recognition from prestigious galleries, and global visibility. Simultaneously, we monitor price trends, evaluating the artist’s growth potential and comparing it to others of similar age or movement.
Isn’t this approach overly mechanical?
It would be if we stopped there. But we don’t. For us, nothing is more important than the passion a work evokes. Personally, I could never present a piece that doesn’t excite me. This is the advice we give our clients: choose pieces that move you, because art is, first and foremost, a pleasure.
And then a good investment?
We handle that aspect. Art is marvelous in all its facets, and artworks must inspire enthusiasm. But it’s not just about beauty; anyone can let emotions guide them and simultaneously make a strategic, lasting investment to pass on to their children. Moreover, art serves as a bridge to new connections: each piece tells a story and creates opportunities for dialogue with others who share the same passion.
Patrizia Casagranda
Purple Golden Fighting For Change, 2024
Mixed media on wood, 150 x 95 x 2 cm
Courtesy: Trium Art Gallery
Do you love taking risks?
That’s what connects us to art. Just like with a piece of art, we aim to live with the same energy that creates art—looking ahead, daring, loving beauty and innovation. And yes, sometimes taking risks.
Do you prefer classical or unconventional spaces for exhibitions?
Both. We’re even considering renting a bus, having it customized externally by one of our artists, and creating a traveling exhibition inside.
If you were an artwork, which would you be, and why?
Fabio: The painting Abstract Speed by Giacomo Balla (1913), which embodies dynamism, energy, and innovation while maintaining structure and rational order.
Daniele:Number 31 by Jackson Pollock, currently at MoMA in New York. Its energy, movement, and complex composition are mesmerizing.
Tanja: A Pink Panther by Katherine Bernhardt. Her paintings perfectly reflect my playful and bold individuality, combined with vibrant energy.
Mattia: The Walk by Marc Chagall (an artist I’d also recommend for investment). This work speaks of family, dreams, and freedom.
KATHERINE BERNHARDT (B.1975)
Pink Panther + Instagram + Orchids, mixed media on canvas 182.9 x 152,4 cm
Courtesy: Christie’s
If you could collaborate with a historical artist, who would you choose?
Leonardo da Vinci, without question. His multifaceted genius and ability to merge art and science are inspiring. Collaborating with him would mean blending beauty, innovation, and vision into a single piece. And if I could choose a second, I’d say Caravaggio: his mastery of light and shadow continues to teach us much today.
Do you have any current projects?
We had the pleasure of collaborating on the prestigious Banksy & Friends: Stories of Rebel Artists exhibition, curated by Piernicola Maria di Iorio and produced by Next Events in partnership with Arthemisia. The exhibition is open until March 2, 2025, in Turin, at the Promotrice delle Belle Arti in Parco del Valentino. We contributed works by various artists, including Mimmo Rotella, Sara Pope, and Patrizia Casagranda, which beautifully dialogue with the exhibition’s theme.
How can people stay updated?
Through our social media and newsletter. In fact, the first five newsletter subscribers who email us to confirm their registration will receive free entry to the Turin exhibition.
Trium Art Gallery
What’s your perspective on the art market in recent years, and what developments do you foresee over the next five years?
The art market is characterized by cycles that often inversely correlate with financial markets, highlighting its role as an alternative and safe-haven asset. In recent years, we’ve observed a period of stable consolidation, with increasingly informed and selective collecting.
Artworks continue to stand out as strategic investments and generational assets. Over the next five years, we anticipate a positive trend supported by several factors: rising demand in Asian and Middle Eastern markets, increased involvement of young collectors diversifying their portfolios with art, and ongoing promotional efforts that emphasize art’s cultural and economic value. The current market offers many exciting opportunities, with undervalued artists and trends that, as is often the case, will cyclically return to prominence in the coming years. Naturally, the key lies in knowing what to buy and, above all, at what price.
What advice do you give to your collectors?
Our primary advice is to let your tastes and passions guide you, without neglecting the cultural and social aspects of the art. An artwork should never be purchased impulsively; the artist must be understood, studied, and followed throughout their artistic journey. For those aiming to make a strong investment, it is crucial to have an in-depth understanding of market dynamics and to recognize the key indicators that predict an artist’s success.
Mattia Masciullo
Trium Art Gallery director & Art Advisor
What are the criteria for considering an artwork a good investment?
This is a complex question that is difficult to answer in just a few lines.
At our gallery, we evaluate artists for investment potential based on a variety of parameters, including: their age, exhibition history, collaborations with art galleries, international trends, professionalism and reliability, comparisons with similar artists, the concept behind their artistic production, geographical origin, and the museums that showcase their work.
These criteria can change or become more or less relevant depending on whether the artist is contemporary/emerging or historically established, and the associated investment risks vary widely.
We offer a personalized art advisory service that allows us to guide collectors and investors toward the best investment choices in artwork, ensuring they secure the most favorable market conditions.
What is the average return on investment for a piece of art?
The return on investment for an artwork can vary significantly depending on numerous factors: the artist, the rarity and quality of the piece, market conditions, and the investment’s time horizon. Historically, data indicates that the art market tends to offer an average annual return of 6% to 10%. However, some pieces have shown much higher value increases, while others have performed less impressively.
It depends largely on the collector’s risk tolerance. Investing in emerging artists can lead to significant revaluation, sometimes yielding exceptionally high multiples, but it carries considerable risk. On the other hand, investing in historically established artists tends to provide more consistent value growth over time, with lower returns but significantly reduced risk.
Finally, a fundamental aspect of investing in art effectively and intelligently is knowing how to choose not only the right work, but also being able to obtain favorable economic conditions for the acquisition.