Andy Warhol's Italian Decade Explored in Milan Exhibition

A new exhibition in Milan, "Andy Warhol. Passaggio in Italia 1975-1987," delves into the Pop Art icon's lesser-known relationship with Italy. Hosted at the Galleria Crédit Agricole – Refettorio delle Stelline until June 20, 2026, the show is not a standard retrospective but a "memoir in images" tracing Warhol's creative intersections with Italian culture, gallerists, and cities like Naples and Milan. Central works include the "Vesuvius" series, which transforms the volcano's destructive energy into Pop iconography, and "The Last Supper," reflecting Warhol's spirituality and reverence for Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibition features photographs from Studio Mimmo Iodice, archival images by Maria Mulas and Fabrizio Garghetti, and memorabilia linked to gallerists Lucio Amelio, Alexander Iolas, and Luciano Anselmino. A section highlights Warhol's LP covers and the "Ladies and Gentlemen" series from his Union Square "Second Factory." The show also dialogues with Crédit Agricole Italia's collection, including works by Ettore Sottsass jr, Emilio Tadini, Hermann Nitsch, and Daniel Spoerri. Giampiero Maioli, President of Crédit Agricole Italia, emphasized the bank's commitment to cultural heritage.