The Lawyer Roberto Memmo, a famous collector and art lover, known in Italy and worldwide for its sensitivity to the cultural heritage that is reflected in a strong commitment to the promotion and dissemination of artistic heritage, 24 January 1972 decided to honor the memory of her son disappeared, giving rise to Memmo Foundation.
Her generous and tireless work to provide a rare example in the national field, to create the foundation for a cultural activity only privately managed without government intervention of any The incredible achievements, the public consensus and the strong appreciation of the scientific earn him the "gold medal Miro" UNESCO and the Getty Conservation Institute.
He was awarded the prestigious prize at the World Congress on the status of artists in Paris in June 1997 in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of the arts on an international scale.