IDA Art Residency
IDA art residency aims at providing artists with a supportive environment allowing the development of creativity, research and their artistic work.
The art residency will take place from 15th to 29th June and from 26th September to 10th October 2026, in Tuscany, Italy and host 2 resident artists for each session.
The residency’s theme is "Seeds Grow" and focused on the idea of pushing boundaries, embracing experimentation, and fostering personal and artistic development.
IDA art residency offers artists a stimulating and caring environment in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and its rich heritage.
The residency is open to artists from all over the world, regardless of medium: photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, video, installation, music, dance.
Artists benefit from curatorial, administrative and logistical support, as well as networking with collectors and corporate clients.
An exhibition showcasing the results of the residency will be held in Paris in July 2027 at Romero Paprocki Gallery.
Meet the 2026 Jury
The jury composed by six art world protagonists, with an international vision and positive impact.
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AuctioneerPhyllis Kao is an art industry veteran and auctioneer, and currently one of the principal auctioneers for the international auction house Sotheby’s. She has gained recognition for her charismatic performances, multilingual abilities, and for changing expectations of authority in a male-dominated industry.
Ms. Kao grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and holds a degree in History and French from Columbia University. Before entering the auction world, she aspired to be a classical violinist, a rigorous experience that helped her develop stage presence and manage performance pressure. Her career in the auction industry spans nearly two decades, where she has held a variety of positions at major auction houses, including Specialist in Chinese Art and Director of Business Development.
As a principal auctioneer, Ms. Kao works with every category of art in an international auction house, allowing her to work with masterpieces, experts, and major players in every field. In addition to her auction activities, Ms. Kao is a committed philanthropist, regularly donating her time and auctioneer skills to charitable causes globally.
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Journalist
George is the UK reporter for ARTnews, and the former Russia correspondent for The Art Newspaper.
Heoften reports on the fakes and forgeries and corruption blighting the Russian modernist market. He’s happiest plumbing the depths of the subterranean, double-dealing, and fraudulent art world, and writes a column on the convergence of luxury and art. Before becoming a journalist, he worked at Christie's in London and for an Old Masters dealer.
George set up ROBOTA, a platform promoting emerging artists from Russia and Eastern Europe in the UK, in 2020.
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Romero Paprocki Gallery FoundersRomero Paprocki was founded in 2020 by Guido Romero Pierini and Tristan Paprocki who first collaborate by choosing spaces for their museum-like scale in order to offer a first visibility to emerging artists and match with the quality of the works that are being displayed in them.
After the opening of the first gallery venue in Le Marais in 2022, they focused on mid-career artists with a steady desire to formulate a discourse both scenographic and legible at the artists' service.
Romero Paprocki continues its mission to host compelling exhibitions for its diverse cast of rising artists, while fostering creativity and keep inspiring the Parisian community, and beyond, thanks to international art fairs.
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Art AdvisorsIDA connects creators & collectors through meaningful, innovative art projects. As a consulting agency specializing in tailored artistic strategies for brands, institutions, & private collectors, IDA supports access art, from acquisitions & commissions to curation, exhibitions, & cultural events. With an international network of artists, galleries, & auction houses, the agency delivers solutions adapted to each client.
Founded by Florence Marmiesse and Camilla D’Alfonso, IDA bridges strategic expertise with artistic insight. With over 19 years of experience at Sotheby’s, Artcurial, and Almine Rech, Florence brings deep market knowledge. A photographer & curator with exhibitions in New York, Milan, Havana, & Los Angeles, Camilla contributes a strong creative vision shaped by collaborations with Gian Paolo Barbieri, Harri Peccinotti, and Patrick Demarchelier.
The residency is supported by l'Institut français d'Italie, the Centre Saint Louis and the Fondazione Nuovi Mecenati
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