16 Contemporary Tapestries Installed in Milanese Church for 'Trame Sacre a Santa Barbara'

The Church of Santa Barbara in Metanopoli, San Donato Milanese, is hosting 'Trame Sacre a Santa Barbara,' an exhibition of 16 large contemporary tapestries curated by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio. The works, displayed in the matroneum until December 31, 2026, were originally created for the Cathedral of Cosenza in 2022, celebrating its 800th dedication anniversary. The project, organized by Fondazione Riccardo Misasi Ereditare la Terra, features artists including Stefano Arienti, Vanessa Beecroft, Jan Fabre, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and others, each interpreting religious, biblical, and evangelical themes. The tapestries are a second identical set to those permanently housed in Cosenza. The church, designed by Mario Bacciocchi for Enrico Mattei's Eni workers, is a landmark of 20th-century sacred architecture, celebrating its 70th anniversary. The exhibition is part of a year-long program of events including artist talks.