Nakagawa–Ciuffoletti Art Collection

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“A private collection with a public soul, where Italian heritage and Japanese tradition converge to preserve and renew beauty as revelation.”

 

The Nakagawa–Ciuffoletti Art Collection is the permanent private collection curated and cultivated by Italian artist, collector, and cultural scholar Luca Galileo Ciuffoletti Desiderio, in collaboration with his Japanese family heritage. This collection stands at the heart of the GALIAS mission: to preserve, promote, and renew the legacy of Italian art while fostering an international cultural dialogue. Rooted in a passion for the spiritual and aesthetic values that define Italy’s artistic tradition — and enriched by a contemporary vision — the collection encompasses a diverse spectrum of works and artifacts, including:

• Painting and sculpture, both classical and contemporary

• Fine lutherie and historical musical instruments

• Artisanal craftsmanship and design objects

• Historical scores, rare books, and archival materials

• Memorabilia linked to artistic heritage

• Authoritative replicas and reinterpretations of Italian masterpieces

• Selected works by international artists aligned with the GALIAS philosophy

These acquisitions are guided not by market trends but by aesthetic significance, cultural value, and philosophical resonance — reflecting a curatorial approach that gives prominence to art as revelation and intellectual depth. The dual identity of the collection — Italian in soul and Japanese in its familial foundation — embodies a cultural bridge between two worlds equally devoted to excellence, refinement, and the safeguarding of tradition. Through this unique axis, the Nakagawa–Ciuffoletti Art Collection aspires to become a symbolic locus of exchange, where East and West enrich one another through beauty. The collection is not confined to private enjoyment. In line with the public responsibility of art, selected works are regularly featured in:

• Exhibitions curated by GALIAS

• Scholarly and educational programs

• Collaborative cultural initiatives with institutions and patrons

Thus, the collection evolves as a living archive — not merely preserved, but continually reinterpreted — offering audiences a chance to encounter both the timelessness of heritage and the vitality of new artistic creation. A private collection with a public soul — dedicated to honoring the past, and shaping the future of beauty.