Fondazione Francesco Somaini Opens in Milan
The Fondazione Francesco Somaini has opened in Milan, dedicated to the sculptor Francesco Somaini (Lomazzo, 1926 – Como, 2005). Sixteen years after his death, a monumental catalogue raisonné of his works has been completed by Enrico Crispolti (also now deceased) and his daughter Luisa Somaini, published by Skira. The catalogue includes 2,500 works from 1936 to 2001, all catalogued and analyzed.
Key facts
- Fondazione Francesco Somaini opened in Milan
- Francesco Somaini was a sculptor born in Lomazzo in 1926 and died in Como in 2005
- A catalogue raisonné was completed by Enrico Crispolti and Luisa Somaini
- The catalogue is published by Skira
- The catalogue includes 2,500 works from 1936 to 2001
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Somaini
- Enrico Crispolti
- Luisa Somaini
Institutions
- Fondazione Francesco Somaini
- Skira
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Lomazzo
- Como