Artribune's Top and Flop of Milan Art Week

Artribune's editorial board has issued an insindacable judgment on Milan Art Week, listing five top and five flop moments. The top includes miart, which has transformed from a disoriented event into a robust, authoritative fair with impeccable organization and ambitious global aspirations. Fondazione Carriero's exhibition at Casa Parravicini pairs Lucio Fontana and Leoncillo in a powerful dialogue on matter, volume, and space. FM Centro per l'arte contemporanea presents 'L'inarchiviabile/The Unarchivable. Italia anni '70,' curated by Marco Scotini, featuring works from well-known and lesser-known artists, including Franco Vaccari's photomatic. BASE's party for 'Le Dictateur' is praised for its cross-disciplinary blend of art, fashion, design, and architecture. Peep-Hole's exhibition of Paolo Gioli offers an intimate, museum-worthy retrospective of his work in painting, photography, and experimentation since 1968. Flops include Sarah Lucas's exhibition at Albergo Diurno, which failed to engage the space and felt tired. The absence of a coordinated gallery opening night (StartMilano) was a missed opportunity. PAC's lack of programming during art week was criticized. The post-miart dinner at Palazzo del Ghiaccio was deemed uncreative in entertainment and food. Finally, the 'Inarchiviabile' exhibition had no catalog, though a book may be forthcoming.