Madeleine Johnson

Madeleine Johnson is a free-lance writer based in Italy since 1988, specializing in Italian culture, politics, organized crime, confiscation programs, art, and real estate. She contributes to top publications like The Financial Times Weekend, Prospect Magazine, The New York Post, and has a monthly column on The American Magazine. Previously, she served as the Italian correspondent for The Journal of Art and was the editor of the Milan edition of Fodor's Guides.

With a strong command of the Italian language, Madeleine Johnson has a wide range of experiences and expertise in journalism, particularly focusing on the intricate aspects of Italian society and the arts. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Art History from Wellesley College and an M.A. in Art History from the University of California, Berkeley. She started her writing career after studying at the Keith Country Day School.

Throughout her career, Madeleine Johnson has worked with various organizations, including Self-Employed Freelance Work, where she operates as a writer. She has also held positions such as a Correspondent at The Journal of Art, Research Assistant at Giuliano Briganti, Legal Assistant at Shearman & Sterling LLP, and Assistant Buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue.