Burri's Teatro Continuo demolished in 1989, rebuilt by Milan citizens in 2015

Alberto Burri's Teatro Continuo, created in 1973 for the XV Triennale di Milano, was demolished in 1989 under a city councilor's pretext of excessive concrete. In 2015, a citizen-led initiative reconstructed it in its original form and location using Burri's plans. The reconstruction involved institutions, scholars, administrators, foundations, and patrons, demonstrating that public art maintenance is a cultural practice requiring collective will. The article, by Cosimo Veneziano, includes an interview with curator Gabi Scardi, who emphasizes that care for public art involves constant attention, daily upkeep, and fostering dialogue between institutions and citizens.