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DFB Studio Opens in Milan's Historic Textile District

exhibition · 2026-06-22

On June 23, a new photography space called DFB Studio will open in Milan at via Ruggero Boscovich 14, inside an old textile workshop near Stazione Centrale. The inaugural exhibition, running until July 12 and curated by Francesco DEMO De Molfetta, features the works of thirteen artists, including Alice Re and Sante D’Orazio. This showcase explores various photography styles like constructed images, portraiture, and fashion, while touching on themes such as identity and memory. DFB Studio is designed to be a hub for production, exhibitions, and collaboration in the arts. The name DFB stands for Dream, Focus, Believe, coinciding with a vibrant phase for photography in Italy, highlighted by the upcoming 'Opificio delle Meraviglie' initiative.

Key facts

  • DFB Studio opens June 23 in Milan's former textile district.
  • Located at via Ruggero Boscovich 14, near Stazione Centrale.
  • Founder: photographer Daniela Ferrante Bernasconi.
  • Inaugural group exhibition curated by Francesco DEMO De Molfetta.
  • Exhibition runs until July 12.
  • Thirteen artists participate: Alice Re, Daniela Ferrante Bernasconi, Elia Festa, Emanuele Scilleri, Federica Balliano, Federica Palmarin, Giuliano Grittini, Lucrezia Roda, Margareta Moen, Martina Pavloska, Pierluigi Bernasconi, Pino Pipoli, Sante D’Orazio.
  • Space is hybrid: production studio, exhibition space, and meeting lab.
  • DFB acronym stands for Dream, Focus, Believe.
  • A photography program 'Opificio delle Meraviglie' is forthcoming.

Entities

Artists

  • Alice Re
  • Daniela Ferrante Bernasconi
  • Elia Festa
  • Emanuele Scilleri
  • Federica Balliano
  • Federica Palmarin
  • Francesco DEMO De Molfetta
  • Giuliano Grittini
  • Lucrezia Roda
  • Margareta Moen
  • Martina Pavloska
  • Pierluigi Bernasconi
  • Pino Pipoli
  • Sante D’Orazio

Institutions

  • DFB Studio

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • via Ruggero Boscovich 14
  • Stazione Centrale

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