Anselm Kiefer's Milan Exhibition Sparks Debate Over Permanent Installation
Anselm Kiefer's exhibition 'Le Alchimiste' at Palazzo Reale in Milan has generated discussion about making the installation permanent. The German artist expressed his desire for the large-scale works to remain in the Sala delle Cariatidi indefinitely. Milan's cultural assessor Tommaso Sacchi indicated openness if the works were donated, while Palazzo Reale director Domenico Piraina expressed reservations. Practical challenges include the city's limited acquisition budget and the economic impact of dedicating the hall exclusively to Kiefer's pieces. The exhibition, created specifically for this Milan venue, runs through autumn 2026.
Key facts
- Anselm Kiefer's 'Le Alchimiste' exhibition is installed at Palazzo Reale in Milan
- The artist has publicly stated he wants the works to remain permanently in the Sala delle Cariatidi
- Milan's cultural assessor Tommaso Sacchi expressed conditional interest in accepting donated works
- Palazzo Reale director Domenico Piraina has reservations about permanent installation
- The exhibition was created specifically for this Milan venue and runs through autumn 2026
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Palazzo Reale
- Financial Times
- Corriere della Sera
Locations
- Milan
- Donaueschingen