Mai più senza: Festival dell'assurdo explores absurdity in art, design, and technology

The second iteration of 'Mai più senza – Festival dell'assurdo' in Milan delves into the realm of absurdity across visual arts, design, and technology. This event features a market exhibition, film showings, musical acts, performances, workshops, games, conferences, and themed culinary offerings. Its goal is to establish an 'archive of the absurd.' Historical art references include Meret Oppenheim's 1936 piece 'Breakfast in Fur,' Jean Tinguely's self-destructing creation, and Christo's wrapping of the Reichstag. Design highlights showcase Bruno Munari's 'Useless Machines' and Jacques Carelman's 1969 'Catalogue of Unfindable Objects.' Additionally, it examines technology's misapplications, such as abstract browsers and tweeting skateboards, while also acknowledging internet memes and viral performances. The festival encourages contemporary absurd creations.