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Artribune gains exclusive access to Missoni Archives for INTRECCI#4

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-26

Artribune has been granted exclusive access to the typically private Missoni Archives, aligning with the debut of INTRECCI#4 at Museo MA*GA in Gallarate. This initiative is supported by Maison Missoni, Fondazione Ottavio e Rosita Missoni, and Archivio Missoni. Beginning in April 2025, the project will provide complimentary educational programs centered on textiles for both adults and students. Participants in the masterclass 'A ritmo di telaio' will have the opportunity to craft textiles using yarns from the renowned fashion brand. Middle school workshops will feature visits to the Sala Arazzi, while high school students will engage in designing experimental textiles. Luca Missoni emphasized the legacy of 'fiammato' yarn painting, and Emma Zanella mentioned that INTRECCI is part of the Patto per le Arti. Notably, 2025 also marks the tenth anniversary of the Sala Arazzi Ottavio Missoni.

Key facts

  • Artribune gained exclusive access to the Missoni Archives, usually closed to the public.
  • INTRECCI#4 is an educational project at Museo MA*GA in Gallarate.
  • The project is promoted with Maison Missoni, Fondazione Ottavio e Rosita Missoni, and Archivio Missoni.
  • Masterclasses 'A ritmo di telaio' start April 2025 in the Sala Arazzi Ottavio Missoni.
  • Participants use Missoni yarns to create small textiles on table looms.
  • Middle school workshops 'La trama racconta' include a visit to the Sala Arazzi.
  • High school program 'Astrazione e colore' uses 16 specially made loom frames.
  • Winners of the high school program receive a special visit to the Missoni Archive and production site.
  • Luca Missoni is the artistic director of the Archivio Missoni.
  • The 'fiammato' technique was practiced by Luca Missoni's great-grandparents.
  • Ottavio and Rosita Missoni transferred craft techniques into fashion in the 1960s.
  • Emma Zanella is the director of MA*GA.
  • INTRECCI is part of the Patto per le Arti.
  • 2025 is the tenth anniversary of the Sala Arazzi Ottavio Missoni.

Entities

Artists

  • Luca Missoni
  • Ottavio Missoni
  • Rosita Missoni
  • Emma Zanella
  • Alessia Caliendo

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Museo MA*GA
  • Maison Missoni
  • Fondazione Ottavio e Rosita Missoni
  • Archivio Missoni
  • Sala Arazzi Ottavio Missoni
  • Patto per le Arti
  • IED Roma
  • Central Saint Martins

Locations

  • Gallarate
  • Italy

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