Deloitte opens art gallery in deconsecrated Milan church
The historic 17th-century church of San Paolo Converso in Milan has been reimagined as Galleria Deloitte by the British multinational corporation. Originally designed by Ludovica Torelli for the Angeliche nuns, the building has had multiple uses, including a warehouse and a recording studio for PDU from 1970 to 1982. The gallery's inaugural exhibition, Liturgica, features an AI-based installation by Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, drawing inspiration from Pina Bausch and Dimitris Papaioannou. Beppe Pedone from Deloitte seeks to connect with the local community, while CEO Fabio Pompei describes the venue as a hub for cultural exchange. Part of the Campus Deloitte, which opened in 2023 and covers 48,000 sqm of green spaces and amenities, Galleria Deloitte will close for the summer and reopen in autumn with fresh initiatives.
Key facts
- Galleria Deloitte opens in the deconsecrated 17th-century church of San Paolo Converso in Milan.
- The church was originally built for the Angeliche nuns founded by Ludovica Torelli.
- It previously served as a warehouse, PDU recording studio (1970-1982), and Locatelli Partners studio (until 2019).
- In 2017, Asad Raza installed a tennis court in the nave.
- The inaugural work is Liturgica by Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, an AI-driven installation.
- Liturgica references Pina Bausch and Dimitris Papaioannou, using AI to reinterpret church iconography.
- The gallery is part of Campus Deloitte, a 48,000 sqm complex designed by Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli, and Piero Portaluppi.
- Solaria Space, an AI hub, opened simultaneously with the gallery.
- The gallery will close for summer and reopen in autumn.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Lo Schiavo
- Asad Raza
- Pina Bausch
- Dimitris Papaioannou
- Gio Ponti
- Antonio Fornaroli
- Piero Portaluppi
- Ludovica Torelli
Institutions
- Galleria Deloitte
- Deloitte
- San Paolo Converso
- PDU
- Locatelli Partners
- Campus Deloitte
- Solaria Space
- PIMCO Prime Real Estate
- SOM
- DEGW (Lombardini22)
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Corso Italia
- Piazza Sant’Eufemia
- via Santa Sofia
- Rome