Fondazione Fiera Milano Opens Contemporary Art Collection During miart 2026
During Milan's Art Week, the Fondazione Fiera Milano will open its contemporary art collection to the public on April 18-19, 2026, aligning with miart 2026, which runs from April 17-19, and includes a preview on April 16. Located at the Palazzina degli Orafi, the collection comprises around 140 pieces by 120 artists, with an estimated value of 3 million euros. Featured artists include Paolo Icaro, Piero Gilardi, Monica Bonvicini, Marisa Merz, and Nicolas Party. Free guided tours are available but require reservations by April 16, with visiting hours on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Sunday starting at 10:30 AM. Giovanni Bozzetti, the foundation's president, emphasized the collection's importance in enhancing cultural dialogue and creativity in Milan.
Key facts
- Fondazione Fiera Milano opens its contemporary art collection to the public on April 18-19, 2026
- The collection is housed at Palazzina degli Orafi, Largo Domodossola 1, Milan
- The opening coincides with miart 2026 (April 17-19 with April 16 preview)
- The collection contains approximately 140 works by 120 artists
- Initial investment was 1.5 million euros, current estimated value is 3 million euros
- Featured artists include Nicolas Party, Marisa Merz, Monica Bonvicini, Piero Gilardi, and Paolo Icaro
- Free guided tours require reservation by April 16, 2026
- Foundation president Giovanni Bozzetti stated the opening creates a meeting place for cultural dialogue
Entities
Artists
- Nicolas Party
- Marisa Merz
- Monica Bonvicini
- Piero Gilardi
- Paolo Icaro
- Giovanni Bozzetti
Institutions
- Fondazione Fiera Milano
- miart
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Losanna
- Torino
- Venezia
- Largo Domodossola 1
- Palazzina degli Orafi