When most people think of Italian art, their minds jump to old masters like Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. But the Museo ItaloAmericano at Fort Mason is entirely focused on contemporary works by Italian and Italian-American artists, many of them currently active.

The museum is the only true Italian-American museum in the country, according to its managing director, Paola Bagnatori. Others have historical photos and documents, but "to me, a museum has to have art," she said. "Art is the basis. Another condition is a private collection. We have about 700 pieces."

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