Born in 2004 in order to save, increase and keep Archives about Contemporary Art's and Library accessible. The Archives and the Library are collected by Giorgio de Marchis during his career as scholar and art critic.
The Foundation "Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre - Contemporary Art documents - ONLUS" is born in L'Aquila with incorporation deed on October 28, 2003. Later on June 16, 2004 region of Abruzzi recognized the legal personality with decree n. 114.