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Agostino Iacurci's Arcipelago Botanico Blooms in Portrait Milano's Courtyard

exhibition · 2026-08-03

This summer, the Portrait Milano hotel, situated near the Fashion District, hosts the art installation Arcipelago Botanico in its courtyard. This exhibit showcases eight sculptures by Italian artist Agostino Iacurci, commissioned specifically for this location, and stands out against the gray walls of the 16th-century seminary. Drawing inspiration from traditional courtyard gardens, Iacurci's works harmonize with the surrounding camphor trees and magnolias. The Ferragamo family transformed the property, leased from the Archdiocese of Milan, into a luxurious five-star hotel with architects Michele De Lucchi and Michele Bonan, resulting in the 30,200-square-foot Piazza del Quadrilatero. Visitors can enjoy the installation until August 31, 2026, along with access to the hotel's restaurant 10_11 and artisanal granitas.

Key facts

  • Installation titled Arcipelago Botanico by Agostino Iacurci at Portrait Milano, Milan
  • Eight modern sculptures in the hotel's courtyard
  • Commissioned by Portrait Milano, flagship of Lungarno Collection
  • Location: former 16th-century seminary, near Milan's Fashion District
  • Ferragamo family leased property from Archdiocese of Milan
  • Architects Michele De Lucchi and Michele Bonan restored the seminary into a five-star hotel
  • Piazza del Quadrilatero is a 30,200-square-foot public square
  • Installation on view until August 31, 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Agostino Iacurci
  • Michele De Lucchi
  • Michele Bonan

Institutions

  • Portrait Milano
  • Lungarno Collection
  • Archdiocese of Milan
  • Academy of Fine Arts in Rome

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Fashion District
  • Piazza del Quadrilatero
  • Corso Venezia
  • Via S. Andrea

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