La Grande Madre: Iconographic Journey Through 20th-Century Womanhood

The Fondazione Nicola Trussardi presents 'La Grande Madre' at Palazzo Reale in Milan, running from August 26 to November 15, 2015. Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, the exhibition explores the roles and values attributed to women throughout the 20th century through an iconographic journey. It features works by 130 artists, examining archetypes of motherhood, femininity, and female identity. The show draws on historical and contemporary pieces to reflect on the social, political, and cultural constructions of womanhood. Gioni's selection spans diverse media and periods, offering a multifaceted perspective on the maternal figure as both a personal and collective symbol.