Giovanni Bonotto, new VIF Counselor

A textile entrepreneur and cultural promoter, he combines business experience, contemporary art, and the promotion of artisanal craftsmanship. Together with his brother Lorenzo, he leads Bonotto S.p.A. and F2 Lavorazioni Tessili in Vicenza, which produce fabrics for international luxury brands.

In 2007, he founded Fabbrica Lenta, a production model based on artisanal quality and the dialogue between art and manufacturing. In 2013, he and his family established the Bonotto Foundation, which houses over 25,000 works and documents related to Fluxus and experimental poetry.

In 2020, he founded A-Collection, an association that promotes young artists through the art of tapestry. He is a member of Confindustria’s Culture Commission and, since 2025, of the Management Committee of the Campiello Prize. He has exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the Milan Triennale, and Homo Faber. In 2025, he received the Compasso d’Oro International award.

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