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.

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.

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.

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.

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.