HangarBicocca's website documents its evolution from industrial site to contemporary art hub

The Fondazione Pirelli HangarBicocca's website in Milan details the evolution of a former industrial site into a prominent venue for contemporary art. Echoing engineer Ernesto Breda's 1895 criticism regarding Italy's lack of industrial structure, the piece posits that HangarBicocca now addresses a similar void in the art world. Since its establishment in 2004, particularly under the leadership of artistic director Vicente Todolí from 2013, the location has become a cultural landmark. The platform showcases past and ongoing exhibitions, featuring permanent installations by Fausto Melotti and Anselm Kiefer's grand 'I Sette Palazzi Celesti.' It also includes interviews, such as one with Os Gemeos on 'Efêmero,' and thorough documentation of works by various artists. Downloadable guides and multimedia resources are available to promote in-person visits. This article was authored by Adele Cappelli and appeared in Artribune Magazine #38.