"All this he saw, for one moment breathless and intense, vivid on the morning sky; and still, as he looked, he lived; and still, as he lived, he wondered."
From January 30 to September 8, 2025, the Osservatorio Fondazione Prada in Milan hosts "A Kind of Language: Storyboards and Other Renderings for Cinema," an exhibition curated by Melissa Harris. This showcase delves into the intricate pre-production processes of filmmaking, highlighting the pivotal role of...
Do you remember last month, when we took a stroll through Milan in the wake of Casorati's new exhibition at Palazzo Reale? I would be amiss if I didn't follow up with another walk inspired by another, great show, closing this month, so here we...
So, what's in town this month? Let's take a look at a couple of things you need to catch before they leave. Some of the things I highlighted last month are still on: Inequalities, Triennale Milano (till November 9th); the amazing I am Leonor Fini at Palazzo...
There’s a particular tension I carry with me when I walk into exhibitions like Art Decò: il trionfo della modernità. My heart irreversibly shuns away from some of the ideological implications of the movement - and I'm certainly more partial to liberty - and yet,...
After seeing the splendid exhibition dedicated to Casorati here in Milan, I was reminded by an old-time friend that once upon a time I used to organise themed visits around Milan and bring them about. It was nice, so here I am. Have you been...
In the rich tapestry of 20th-century Italian art, Felice Casorati is a figure of striking elegance and introspection at the crossroads of symbolism, metaphysical painting, and the classic Italian tradition. Casorati did not simply paint; he composed visual odes to silence, to structure, and to...
Are you in Milan in May and looking for something to do? Were you left behind during the Design Week, and you are now wondering where everybody went? Don't worry, I've got your back. Here's a selection of things you can do in Milan, both...
The Museo Diocesano in Milan sets up one of these exhibitions each year around Christmas and Easter: they feature a singular work from a major artist, and dive deep into the understanding of this work, often pairing it with the interpretation of contemporary artists. Last...
Aside from the running shoe I talked about yesterday, the Triennale also offers a nice collaboration between Ruffino, a renowned Italian winery established in 1877 in Pontassieve, near Florence, and a group of designers. ORObyRUFFINO is their walk-through exhibition launched in 2024 and continuing into 2025,...
Have you ever been inside the technical sole of a running shoe? This is the experience subtly offered by Willo Perron for Vans in the "Checkered Future" installation at the Triennale Milano for the Design Week. Through a stunning mixture of lights, sounds, smoke and moving...
