Art Projects
ARTISTIC PRODUCTION FUNDING
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
ARTIST RESIDENCY PARTNERSHIP
Artistic Production Funding
Nicole Saikalis Bay and Matteo Bay have cultivated a deep passion for contemporary art through years of research, travel, and dialogue with artists, curators, and cultural institutions. Their collection reflects a shared vision grounded in curiosity, creativity, and cultural engagement. Saikalis Bay Foundation represents the natural evolution of their commitment to art beyond collecting, supporting artists and contributing to the cultural landscape in Milan and internationally. Through funding exhibitions, public institutions, Biennales, and independent art projects, the Foundation seeks to foster critical dialogue, inspire new perspectives, and promote the transformative role of art in society.
2022 - 2023

London, UK
Commissioning Council at the Whitechapel Gallery
Supported major new commissions by international artists, bringing groundbreaking projects to London's leading public space.
Includes site-specific works by Zadie Xa (House Gods, 2023), Andrew Pierre Hart, and Simone Fattal.
2022

VENICE, ITALY
Italian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Supported Gian Maria Tosatti's "Storia della Notte e Destino delle Comete" curated by Eugenio Viola at the 59th Venice Biennale.
An immersive installation reflecting on Italy's industrial legacy and the delicate balance between humanity and nature.
2022

LYON, FRANCE
Artist Support for 9 Lebanese Artists at Lyon Biennial
Championed nine contemporary Lebanese artists alongside the landmark historical exhibition "Beirut and the Golden Sixties".
Supported artists include: Chafa Ghaddar, Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige, Michelle & Noel Keserwany, Mohammad Abdouni, Nadine Labaki, Omar Rajeh, Raed Yassin, Remie Akl, and Tania El Khoury.
2024

VENICE, ITALY
Sol Calero Independent Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Supported Venezuelan artist Sol Calero's site-specific pavilion installation "Pabellón Criollo" at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Built from reclaimed exhibition materials, the pavilion celebrated Venezuelan cultural identity and mixed heritage.
2024 - 2025

SOUTH LONDON GALLERY, LONDON
Yto Barrada’s Exhibition "Trill Fill and Spill"
Supported Yto Barrada's solo exhibition as a Founding Member of the South London Gallery's International Council.
The French-Moroccan artist's multi- disciplinary project explored the layered history of color, textiles, and climate.
