Franco Toselli's Portofranco Soft Revolution at Triennale Milano
Since the late 1960s, Franco Toselli has been a pivotal presence in the Italian art scene through his galleries in Milan. Beginning in the 1990s, he initiated a series of exhibitions titled 'portofranco.' Currently, 'Portofranco Soft Revolution,' curated by Elena Pontiggia, is on display at the Triennale Milano, revisiting these earlier shows. Upon entering, visitors encounter a piano adorned with plush toys by Charlemagne Palestine, alongside Tony Cragg’s 1970s installation featuring a line of colorful toy cars on the floor. The exhibition showcases artists influenced by Salvo, Luigi Ontani, Alighiero Boetti, and others, presenting works such as paintings by Salvo, sculptures by Paola Pezzi, and photographs by Giorgio Colombo. Additionally, a display case features an invitation to the wedding of Carlo and Luisa Orsacchiotti, along with plush toys brought to Milan by Palestine. Over the years, Toselli has also welcomed a diverse group of artists, including Kazumasa Mizokami and Francesca Fornasari.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Portofranco Soft Revolution' at Triennale Milano curated by Elena Pontiggia.
- Features a piano covered in plush toys by Charlemagne Palestine.
- Includes Tony Cragg's 1970s work with colored toy cars on the floor.
- Showcases artists influenced by Salvo, Luigi Ontani, Alighiero Boetti, Tony Cragg, Emilio Prini, Jan Knap, Milan Kunc, and Charlemagne Palestine.
- Works by Salvo, Riccardo Gusmaroli, Paola Pezzi, Giorgio Colombo, Enzo Obiso, and Lisa Ponti are included.
- Display case contains wedding invitation for plush toys Carlo and Luisa Orsacchiotti, with ceremony organized by Toselli over 20 years ago.
- Toselli discovered artists such as Kazumasa Mizokami, Bonomo Faita, Gabriele Turola, Giampaolo Truffa, Antonio Serrapica, Enzo Forese, Giacomo Toselli, Fabrizio Braghieri, Claus Larsen, Angelo Formica, Luigi Puxeddu, Francesca Fornasari, and Serena Clessi.
- Franco Toselli has been a protagonist of Italian art since the late 1960s with his Milanese galleries.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Toselli
- Charlemagne Palestine
- Tony Cragg
- Salvo
- Luigi Ontani
- Alighiero Boetti
- Emilio Prini
- Jan Knap
- Milan Kunc
- Riccardo Gusmaroli
- Paola Pezzi
- Giorgio Colombo
- Enzo Obiso
- Lisa Ponti
- Kazumasa Mizokami
- Bonomo Faita
- Gabriele Turola
- Giampaolo Truffa
- Antonio Serrapica
- Enzo Forese
- Giacomo Toselli
- Fabrizio Braghieri
- Claus Larsen
- Angelo Formica
- Luigi Puxeddu
- Francesca Fornasari
- Serena Clessi
- Angela Madesani
Institutions
- Triennale Milano
- Artribune
Locations
- Milano
- Italy