Fondazione Galleria Milano Opens Sandro Somaré Archive in Corvetto
In March 2024, the historic Galleria Milano reopened as Fondazione Galleria Milano, located on Via Romilli near Corvetto. Established in 1928 by Enrico Somaré, the gallery was shuttered in 1938 because of WWII, only to resume operations in 1964 under the management of Enrico's sons. It relocated to Via Turati in 1973, where it remained until 2022. Carla Pellegrini served as director until 2019, collaborating with Sandro Somaré. The gallery transitioned to a nonprofit foundation in 2022 due to gentrification. It will emphasize archival initiatives, launching the Archivio di Sandro Somaré in October 2024 to safeguard his works (1929–2012). The opening exhibition will highlight his landscapes and blue-toned pieces, with Director Bianca Trevisan planning a mix of historical and experimental exhibitions.
Key facts
- Galleria Milano reopened as Fondazione Galleria Milano in March 2024 in Via Romilli, near Corvetto, Milan.
- The gallery was originally founded in 1928 by Enrico Somaré.
- It closed in 1938 due to World War II and reopened in 1964 in Via della Spiga.
- The gallery moved to Via Turati in 1973 and remained there until 2022.
- Carla Pellegrini directed the gallery from the 1960s until 2019.
- The Archivio di Sandro Somaré was inaugurated in October 2024.
- Sandro Somaré (1929–2012) was a painter influenced by Cubism and Divisionism.
- The foundation plans to alternate historical and experimental exhibitions.
- Bianca Trevisan is the director of the foundation.
- The move to Corvetto reflects Milan's gentrification and the gallery's shift to a nonprofit model.
Entities
Artists
- Sandro Somaré
- Enrico Somaré
- Guido Somaré
- Lucio Fontana
- Piero Manzoni
- Giovanni Dova
- Aldo Bergolli
- Mario Rossello
- Enzo Mari
- Carla Pellegrini
- Nicola Pellegrini
- Bianca Trevisan
- Emma Sedini
Institutions
- Fondazione Galleria Milano
- Galleria Milano
- Archivio di Sandro Somaré
- Bar Jamaica
- Brera
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via della Spiga
- Via Turati
- Via Manin
- Via Romilli
- Corvetto
- Rome