Auto Italia

Auto Italia is an artist run organisation that commissions and produces new work – collaborating directly with emerging artists. Founded in 2007, it aims to provide a framework for developing alternative approaches to production and exhibition formats.

Auto Italia is currently run by Edward Gillman (Director), Deborah Joyce Holman (Associate Director) and Poppy Moroney (Programme Manager) with support from Georgina Rowlands (Production and Communications Intern).

The team work with support from the board of trustees: Kate Cooper, Mary Cork, Ali Eisa, Cécile B Evans, Marianne Forrest, Katie Guggenheim, Lorna Gemmell, Lynn Hanna, Beatrice Pembroke and Ben Vickers.

Throughout Auto Italia’s history, the organisation has been led by an evolving group of collaborating artist directors: Marleen Boschen (2014-16), Kate Cooper (founding member, 2007-2019), Amanda Dennis (founding member, 2007-2012), Marianne Forrest (2011-2019), Richard John Jones (2009-2012) and Rachel Pimm (founding member, 2007-2009).

Website: autoitaliasoutheast.org