Turin's top museum official quits in row with Five Star mayor

Chiara Appendino called for resignation of Patrizia Asproni after city lost ‘blockbuster’ Manet show because sponsor pulled out A top museum official in Turin has resigned after a high-profile spat with the city’s anti-establishment mayor, Chiara Appendino, who has been accused of using a heavy handed political approach to the city’s cultural affairs.The row between Patrizia Asproni and Appendino, who is a rising star in the populist Five Star Movement, erupted last week