Introduction by Renato Miracco, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in New York
It is an honor for me to write these few words to salute the 2009 edition of the EUART tour. As the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, I cannot help but admire an initiative aimed at promoting and exporting the exceptional value of "Made in Italy" to the United States.

EUART represents an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the prestige of our established and emerging artists at the international level. But EUART is not simply an art show: its partnership with a high-profile fashion appointment and with several other international events under the umbrella of Ilaria Niccolini Production creates synergies that add value to the wonderful works of all the artists, designers and professionals that are represented here.

Introduction by Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy in Boston
EUART is, for Boston, a bet already won two years ago, when - under the whirlwind of energy originated by Ilaria Niccolini - we decided to host the 2007 selection, starting the glorious itinerary that from the Consulate moved such an ambitious challenge to elegant galleries and showrooms of Beantown. At that time, the Globe quoted my provocative words pronounced at the opening reception when - with the frustration due to some general persistent perceptions on my Country - I declared that "in the minds of many, Italian culture begins and ends with spaghetti and meatballs and Michelangelo". To disprove that Italy lacks alternatives to its inevitable, eternal portrait as only a traditional restaurant or a classic museum, it was therefore a pleasure and a privilege to provide space and voice to a talented group of emerging artists who launched a warm, dissonant and colorful message to the Boston audience. That message simply tells us that Italian artists and designers are still able to perpetuate the awareness, deeply rooted in the past and constantly adapting itself throughout the centuries, of being the best manufacturers of emotions in the world. When, on the occasion of the 2009 Italian National Day, I will be given the honor to unveil once again the joyful and vibrant canvases of the young EUART "titans", it will be my pleasure to renew my heartfelt thanks for their passionate efforts to affirm worldwide a more updated and lively image of Italy in the international current cultural landscape.

Bentornata a Boston, EUART, with your fresh breath of enthusiasm, made of enlightened creativity and gifted dreams!