Franco Albini Foundation Reopens in Milan with Olympic Installation
The Franco Albini Foundation has reopened its doors at Via Saffi 27 in Milan, close to its previous site. The Albini Archive, designated as National Historic Heritage in 2002, is now housed in this new venue, which includes 22,000 drawings, over 6,000 photographs, and 2,500 slides. Among its significant artifacts are the 1950 Margherita armchair and the 1964 Compasso d'Oro-winning handrail from Milan's red metro line. Under the leadership of Paola Albini, the foundation advocates for Albini's five principles. The first exhibition, "Milano Cortina, Andata e Ritorno: 1956-2026," will showcase a recreated totem for the 1956 Cortina Olympics, opening on March 12. Additionally, guided tours, silent book nights, workshops, and AI courses will commence on February 12.
Key facts
- Franco Albini Foundation reopened at Via Saffi 27, Milan.
- Archive recognized as National Historic Heritage in 2002.
- Archive contains 22,000 drawings, 6,000+ photos, 2,500 slides.
- Inaugural exhibition: 'Milano Cortina, Andata e Ritorno: 1956-2026'.
- Recreated Olympic totem installed at Fabbrica del Vapore on March 12.
- Installation travels to New York, Geneva, London, Rio de Janeiro.
- Project named 'Cerchi di Pace' (Circles of Peace).
- Foundation plans AI courses with Mark Perna.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Albini
- Franca Helg
- Albe Steiner
- Marco Gallotta
- Paola Albini
- Mark Perna
Institutions
- Fondazione Franco Albini
- Bonacina
- Barone Italia
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- United Nations
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Saffi 27
- Via Telesio
- Corso Magenta
- Parco Sempione
- Cortina
- Dolomites
- New York
- Geneva
- London
- Rio de Janeiro