Futurism Gallery Reopens at Milan's Museo del Novecento
After undergoing renovations that commenced in 2017, the Galleria del Futurismo at Milan's Museo del Novecento has reopened. It now boasts a state-of-the-art lighting design by Italo Rota and Alessandro Pedretti, executed by Artemide. The second-floor space has had its partitions removed, while the entrance showcases Futurist manifestos and pieces by Giacomo Balla and Antonio Sant'Elia, along with a video installation focused on early 1900s experimental cinema. Notable artworks include Boccioni's 'Crepuscolo' and 'Forme Uniche della Continuità nello spazio.' This renovation is part of a larger museum initiative, following earlier openings in 2019 and March 2021. The gallery, curated by Anna Maria Montaldo and a scientific committee, plans to display additional works in 2022.
Key facts
- Galleria del Futurismo reopened after renovation started in 2017
- New lighting system by Italo Rota and Alessandro Pedretti, realized by Artemide
- Four paintings from Antognini Pasquinelli collection exhibited for first time
- Renovation part of larger museum reinstallation project including architectural restyling with a bridge
- 2019: Marino Marini collection and 1950s-1980s Italian art spaces inaugurated
- March 2021: rooms for 1920s-1950s art completed
- Project curated by Anna Maria Montaldo and scientific committee of six members
- In 2022, works from Gianni Mattioli Collection, Canavese collection, and Jucker collection to be added
Entities
Artists
- Umberto Boccioni
- Carlo Carrà
- Giacomo Balla
- Gino Severini
- Antonio Sant'Elia
- Mario Sironi
- Marino Marini
- Mario Schifano
- Emilio Prini
- Fedele Azari
Institutions
- Museo del Novecento
- Galleria del Futurismo
- Artemide
- Polo di arte moderna e contemporanea del Comune di Milano
- Collezione Antognini Pasquinelli
- Collezione Gianni Mattioli
- Collezione Canavese
- Collezione Jucker
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy