""The neo-Gothic palace has a storied history, having served as a venue for the Manifesta 12 biennial, which was held in Palermo in 2018. It was once home to Galleria Mediterranea, the city's first private art gallery, from 1937 to 1940. In 2020, major parts of the building were put up for sale. The gallery began investigating the site in 2023 and closed on the deal in November.""
""We can confirm that we are acquiring the historic Palazzo Forcella De Seta in Palermo, Sicily," gallery president Iwan Wirth said in an emailed statement. "It is an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to restore a site of such profound significance and beauty, and to create a new arts destination in a place renowned for cultural exchange throughout the centuries. We look forward to sharing details of our vision and plans in the coming months.""
Hauser & Wirth purchased roughly 20,000 square feet of the Palazzo Forcella De Seta in Palermo, Sicily, including the main exhibition floor, two wings, and an office building. The neo-Gothic palazzo has hosted Manifesta 12 and housed Galleria Mediterranea from 1937–1940; major parts were offered for sale in 2020. Local and national authorities retain a 60-day "public pre-emption" right to buy the historic monument. If that right is not exercised, work could start in 2026 with completion aimed for 2030. The gallery cites prior conservation projects in Somerset, Menorca, and Los Angeles and conservancy awards.
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