The Guatelli Family

The connection between the Guatelli Family and the lithographed tin cans has deep roots in the past

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Guatelli, a family for the arts

Riccardo Guatelli represents the third generation leading the family business, founded by his
grandfather Rocco and continued by his father Aldo.
Riccardo’s passion for his work is united with his profound love for his wife, Tiziana Riva, his
muse in the world of art.
For this reason, in 2006, with the assistance of curator Daniela Lauria, they decided to house
their collection of over 6,000 pieces in a 17th-century olive mill in the hinterland of Imperia.
Today, the collection is overseen by their daughter, Manuela Guatelli Giamminola. After living
abroad with her husband and four children, she returned to Italy and actively manages the
family collection, promoting it worldwide.

We stand apart from the ranks,
alternative and free.
We delight in loving love,
playing with tin,
with the heart
and with true life.

Riccardo 1995

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Riccardo Guatelli

~ Entrepreneur and Collector

For over 60 years, Riccardo has dedicated himself to the family business, founded by his grandfather Rocco, specialized in the production of lithographed tin cans. He has always shared his love for his work with his passion for art. Alongside his wife, Tiziana Riva, he founded the Guatelli Collection.

A grandfather to four wonderful children, in recent years, he began to pursue art, creating sculptures and paintings with tin, paired with his poetic compositions.

Tiziana Riva Guatelli

~ Entrepreneur and Collector

Tiziana actively manages the family’s yachting and navigation business. She has always had a great passion for art.

She initiated the family collection, deciding to gather and preserve antique tin cans decorated by prominent artists.

In 2006, together with her husband Riccardo, she founded the collection that is named after her.

Manuela Guatelli Giamminola

~ Professional Olive Oil Taster and Collector

As the head of the Guatelli Cultural Association, Manuela actively oversees the family collection, promoting and teaching the history of Italian emigration linked to olive oil worldwide.

Daniela Lauria

~ Art consultant and Art Curator

Daniela collaborates with private and public museums to enhance their collections, leveraging her extensive experience, deep knowledge of the art market, and a network of important international contacts. She contributes to publications and monographs.

She creates art archives for artists, collectors, and organizations to manage their works. Additionally, she performs Art Advisory services.

The History

The history of our collection is closely linked to the history of our land, its products, and its people.

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