Gian Maria Tosatti's 'Paradiso' Installation Opens in Milan's Central Station Underground
Gian Maria Tosatti, an Italian artist born in Rome in 1980, unveils 'Paradiso,' a vast installation spanning 3,000 square meters at Milan's Central Station, accessible from March 22 to April 11, 2025, with a maximum of five visitors allowed at once. This exhibition follows his solo presentation, 'NOw/here,' at Pirelli HangarBicocca. 'Paradiso' reconstructs a lost paradise, symbolizing a civilization in turmoil, situated along the route from which Italian deportees left during the Holocaust. Tosatti's art explores significant historical events, including conflicts and U.S. dominance. Additionally, 'Es Brent (Brucia!)' at Galleria Lia Rumma showcases works from 2023 to 2025, featuring large flags and a neon installation, backed by Milan's Culture Councillor Tommaso Sacchi.
Key facts
- Gian Maria Tosatti's 'Paradiso' installation opens March 22 to April 11, 2025.
- The site-specific work occupies 3,000 square meters in the former Magazzini Raccordati of Milan's Central Station.
- Entry is limited to five people at a time.
- The installation is accompanied by 'Es Brent (Brucia!)' at Galleria Lia Rumma in Milan.
- The space is located along the track used for Holocaust deportations.
- The project is produced by Eco Contract + Eco Design and Brembo.
- Students from Brera Academy of Fine Arts and Politecnico di Milano participated.
- Milan's Culture Councillor Tommaso Sacchi supports the initiative.
Entities
Artists
- Gian Maria Tosatti
Institutions
- Pirelli HangarBicocca
- Galleria Lia Rumma
- Eco Contract
- Eco Design
- Brembo
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
- Politecnico di Milano
- Sovrintendenza Archeologica Belle Arti e Paesaggio
- Comune di Milano
Locations
- Rome
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Aporti 15
- Stazione Centrale di Milano
- ex Magazzini Raccordati