Massimo Bray (born 11 April 1959) is an Italian publisher, politician, and historian. He served as the minister of cultural heritage and tourism in the Letta government from 28 April 2013 to 22 February 2014. He is currently the general manager of the Treccani Institute.
Massimo Bray | |
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| Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism | |
| In office 28 April 2013 – 22 February 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Enrico Letta |
| Preceded by | Lorenzo Ornaghi |
| Succeeded by | Dario Franceschini |
| Member of the Italian Parliament | |
| In office 15 March 2013 – 18 March 2015 | |
| Councillor for Culture and Tourism of the Apulia region | |
| In office 19 November 2020 – 25 November 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 April 1959 Lecce |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Università degli Studi di Firenze |
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Biography edit
Born in Lecce in 1959, Bray attended the classical high school.[1][2] He then studied in Florence, earning a degree in literature and philosophy in 1984. After he obtained a DEA in history in Paris (EHHSS).[1][3]
In 1991 Bray joined the Institute of the Italian Encyclopaedia, also known as the Treccani, founded by Giovanni Treccani, as editor in charge of the modern history section and in 1994 he became editorial director. He has been its general manager since 2015.
Bray was on the editorial board of the Italian Institute of Human Sciences until 1994[2] and the director of the Italianieuropei magazine.[4] He was president of the Notte della Taranta foundation, which organizes an important popular music festival.[3][5]
Bray is the author of a blog in the Italian edition of the Huffington Post.[5][6]
As president of the Foundation for Books, Music and Culture (Italian: Fondazione per il libro, la musica e la cultura), Bray was in charge of the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Salone Internazionale del Libro in Turin.[5][7]
Since 2019, Bray has been teaching history of publishing at the Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples.[5][8]
In 2019, Bray published a book entitled Alla voce Cultura. Suspended diary of my experience as minister.[5]
The following year, Massimo Bray was honored with the President's Special Prize at the Viareggio-Repaci Award.[9]
During the 18th edition of the Benedetto Croce Prize, held in Pescasseroli (L’Aquila) in 2023, Bray was awarded the Special PNAL Award (Italian: Parco Nazionale Abruzzo Lazio e Molise).[10]
Political career edit
Election to Parliament edit
Bray was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in the general election, which was held on 24 and 25 February 2013, with the Democratic Party.[3]
Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism edit
From 28 April 2013, to 22 February 2014, Bray served as the minister of cultural heritage and tourism in the Letta Government. He replace Lorenzo Ornaghi in the post.[11] Bray's term ended in February 2014 when he was succeeded in the Renzi Government by Dario Franceschini.[12][13][14]
On 18 March 2015, Bray resigned from the Chamber of Deputies citing his intention to dedicate time to his work at the Treccani Institute.[4][15][16] He was replaced by Deputy Ludovico Vico.[4][15][16]
Councillor for Culture and Tourism of the Apulia region edit
On 19 November 2020, Bray was appointed by President Michele Emiliano as the councillor for culture and tourism of the Apulia Region.[5][17] On 25 November 2021, he announced his resignation from the post for personal reasons.[18][19][20][21]
Books edit
Alla voce Cultura. Diario sospeso della mia esperienza di Ministro, Lecce, Manni Editori 2019 ISBN 978-88-6266-941-2.
References edit
- ^ a b "Intellectual for the Italian ministry of culture". The Art Newspaper. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Chi è il ministro Massimo Bray". L'Unione Sarda. 27 April 2013. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ a b c Alex Roe (29 April 2013). "Who Are Italy's New Ministers? Mini-profiles here". Italy Chronicles. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Massimo Bray, l'ex ministro lascia il Parlamento per tornare alla Treccani". Il Fatto Quotidiano. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bray, Massimo". Treccani. Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana.
- ^ Eric J. Lyman (1 May 2013). "Entertainment sector representatives weigh in on what they think should be the top priorities for Massimo Bray". The Hollywood Reporter. Rome. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "Massimo Bray. Direttore editoriale della Treccani, già Ministro italiano della Cultura". Möbius (in Italian). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche, Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa". Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "La notte del 91° Premio Viareggio-Rèpaci". NoiTV (in Italian). 31 August 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Premio Nazionale di Cultura "Benedetto Croce"". Radio Radicale (in Italian). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Italy/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate". Compendium. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Letta hails strong cabinet with 'record' women presence". ANSA. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "Italy's new cabinet lineup". Xinhua. Rome. 28 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Former Italian Culture Minister: Iran Owns Outstanding Artistic, Historical Treasures". Fars News Agency. Tehran. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Dimissioni dal Parlamento per Massimo Bray. Nella politica dei poltronismi, qualcuno che lascia. Per occuparsi di cultura, a tempo pieno". Artribune.com. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Pd, Massimo Bray si dimette da parlamentare". il Giornale.it. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Massimo Bray assessore alla Cultura della giunta Emiliano in Puglia". Il Foglio (in Italian). 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Puglia: si dimette Bray, assessore a Cultura e Turismo". Ansa.it. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Lettera di Massimo Bray e Dichiarazione del Presidente Emiliano".
- ^ "Puglia: si dimette Bray, assessore a Cultura e Turismo". 24 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Puglia: Bray, Councilor for Culture and Tourism, resigns". globalhappenings.com. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
External links edit
Media related to Massimo Bray at Wikimedia Commons
