About us

The Association of Eurasian Patrons and Artists is a non-profit cultural organization founded in Italy on November 3, 2023, from an idea by Gabriele Vaccaro. The Association was officially established with the signing of the Articles of Association by the founding members: Rita Chiurco, Luigi Vaccaro, Paolo Mazzoli, Michael Barillaro, Franco Moretti, Gabriele Vaccaro and Andrea Vernaglia.

From the very beginning, the Association has pursued a clear and ambitious goal: to create a platform where artists, patrons, curators and institutions from Europe and Asia can meet, collaborate and develop shared projects. Our mission is to promote artistic and cultural exchange, foster dialogue and build new opportunities in the fields of visual arts, heritage, cultural diplomacy and contemporary creativity.

The current President, Mrs. Rita Chiurco, is an acclaimed Italian artist and one of the most talented contemporary painters of Byzantine icons and frescoes, internationally recognized for her mastery and dedication to the preservation of cultural traditions. Her artistic career, rooted in spiritual and cultural heritage, reflects the values of the Association: respect for the past and openness to innovation.

The Association believes that art is a universal language, capable of overcoming geographical, political and linguistic barriers. Through exhibitions, residencies, conferences, educational workshops, scholarships and institutional partnerships, we work to create a vibrant network that connects European and Asian cultural ecosystems.

Among our initiatives, we are committed to supporting young talents by facilitating the obtaining of scholarships for art schools. This effort reflects our dedication to education, professional training and accessibility, ensuring that gifted students can pursue their studies and contribute to the cultural future of Eurasia.

In addition to supporting established artists, the Association is particularly focused on encouraging the mobility and visibility of emerging talents. By collaborating with museums, galleries, universities and cultural organizations, we strive to build sustainable bridges between traditions and contemporary practices.

Ultimately, the Association of Eurasian Patrons and Artists embodies the conviction that culture is not only a source of beauty, but also a powerful instrument for social connection, education and diplomacy. Every initiative we promote seeks to affirm the role of art as a tool for dialogue, mutual enrichment and shared growth between Europe and Asia.

Our Founder

The Association of Eurasian Patrons and Artists was founded by Gabriele Vaccaro, born on 23 August 1984 in Rome, an Italian lawyer and active Rotarian. Married to Viktoria, Gabriele combines family values with a deep commitment to culture and international dialogue.

For more than 15 years, he has supported foreign clients and companies, primarily from the Eurasian continent. This professional experience, together with his passion for travel, has allowed him to cultivate a unique perspective on how art and culture can bring people closer together.

His professional background and international vision led him to believe that art and culture are not only expressions of beauty, but also instruments of peace and human connection.

Gabriele’s passion for the arts, combined with his belief in the social and cultural role of creativity, inspired the creation of the Association. He envisioned a platform where European and Asian artists could meet, collaborate and share their traditions, creating bridges across borders.

For him, art is a universal language capable of building trust, dialogue and friendship, even where politics often creates barriers.

“Art is the bridge that unites what politics divides.” – Gabriele Vaccaro

Through this vision, the Association of Eurasian Patrons and Artists works to promote cultural exchange, artistic residencies, exhibitions and partnerships that strengthen peace and dialogue between Europe and Asia.

Our Logo

The logo of the Association of Eurasian Patrons and Artists reflects our mission to connect Europe and Asia through art and culture. The symbol is a stylized tree, an ancient metaphor of growth, dialogue and shared roots. Each element of the logo has a precise meaning:
Blue leaves (left side) symbolize Europe, its traditions, stability and cultural depth. Yellow leaves (right side) represent Asia, creativity, light and vitality. Green central leaf stands for unity, renewal and the common ground where cultures meet. The black trunk embodies strength, support and the foundation of our community. Together, these elements express our vision: a cultural network rooted in diversity, but growing towards a shared future.

Why Blue for Europe?
Blue has become a widely recognized symbol of Europe because it is the color of the European Union flag, representing unity, harmony and stability. Historically, blue also carried connotations of nobility and transcendence in European art and heraldry.

Why Yellow for Asia?
Yellow has a profound historical and cultural significance in Asia. In Imperial China, yellow was the color reserved for emperors, associated with power, prestige, spirituality and centrality. It also symbolizes sunlight, prosperity and creativity in many Asian traditions.

Why Green in the Center?
The green central leaf is not only a symbol of renewal and hope, but also the natural fusion of blue and yellow. Just as green emerges from the mix of these two primary colors, our association emerges from the dialogue between Europe and Asia, creating something new and vital.

Why a Tree?
The tree is one of the most universal symbols, present in European, Byzantine and Asian traditions. It recalls the Tree of Knowledge, the Tree of Life and the idea of interconnection. For us, it is the perfect metaphor of what we do: nurture artists like roots nourish branches,
create bridges between regions, generate new cultural “fruits” through exchange.