Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro's Educational Programs Adapt to Pandemic
The Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro in Milan has transformed its educational strategies in response to the pandemic, enhancing its previous digital initiatives. Founded in 2007, the educational division redirected its efforts following the museum's closure in 2011, seeking to engage with the broader community. Paola Boccaletti, the head of education, highlights activities such as sculpture and engraving workshops, studio tours, and foundry excursions. During the lockdown in March, they introduced a digital tour of Pomodoro's Labyrinth, a virtual reality project created by Oliver Pavicevic and Steve Piccolo, which received support from TSS for a retrospective at Palazzo Reale. The foundation also began hosting Zoom events for both children and adults, focusing on cultural heritage. At 94, Arnaldo Pomodoro continues to play an active role, leading visits and curating archive content.
Key facts
- Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro's educational department was established in 2007.
- The museum on via Solari 35 closed in 2011.
- Digital tour of the Labyrinth launched during March 2020 lockdown.
- VR reconstruction by Oliver Pavicevic and Steve Piccolo produced in 2016.
- Explore:art project co-funded by Fondazione Cariplo.
- Two Zoom events launched: 'Il mio labirinto' for children and 'L'archivio racconta' for adults.
- Collaborations with Waam Walk alternative art Milan and Ambarabart.
- Awaiting results of Fondazione Cariplo's 'Per la cultura 2020' call.
Entities
Artists
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Oliver Pavicevic
- Steve Piccolo
- Vincenzo Trione
Institutions
- Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Fondazione Cariplo
- Palazzo Reale
- Corraini
- TSS – The Secular Society
- Waam Walk alternative art Milan
- Ambarabart
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- via Solari 35
- Virginia
- USA