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Metafisica/Metafisiche: Milan Museums Unite to Trace Metaphysical Art's Legacy

exhibition · 2026-04-26

Curated by Vincenzo Trione, the project Metafisica/Metafisiche delves into the history and impact of Metaphysical art, showcasing over 400 pieces across Palazzo Reale, Museo del Novecento, Grande Brera-Palazzo Citterio, and Gallerie d'Italia as part of the cultural initiatives for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The central exhibition at Palazzo Reale highlights the origins of Metaphysical art from 1917 in Ferrara, featuring notable artists such as Giorgio de Chirico and Salvador Dalí. Meanwhile, Museo del Novecento emphasizes Milan's ties to this art movement with archival documents, and Gallerie d'Italia presents Gianni Berengo Gardin's images of Giorgio Morandi’s studio. Additionally, a catalog published by Electa will accompany the project, which is set to travel to Rome's Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea.

Key facts

  • Metafisica/Metafisiche is curated by Vincenzo Trione.
  • The project spans multiple venues: Palazzo Reale, Museo del Novecento, Grande Brera-Palazzo Citterio, and Gallerie d'Italia.
  • Over 400 works are exhibited at Palazzo Reale.
  • The initiative is part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics cultural program.
  • Metaphysical art originated in 1917 at the Villa del Seminario psychiatric hospital in Ferrara.
  • Key historical figures include Giorgio de Chirico, Alberto Savinio, Carlo Carrà, Filippo de Pisis, and Giorgio Morandi.
  • Contemporary artists featured include René Magritte, Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Francesco Vezzoli.
  • The project includes a catalog published by Electa and will travel to Rome's Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea.

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgio de Chirico
  • Alberto Savinio
  • Carlo Carrà
  • Filippo de Pisis
  • Giorgio Morandi
  • Mario Sironi
  • Felice Casorati
  • René Magritte
  • Max Ernst
  • Salvador Dalí
  • Andy Warhol
  • Mimmo Paladino
  • Giulio Paolini
  • Jannis Kounellis
  • Francesco Vezzoli
  • Marcello Maloberti
  • Gianni Berengo Gardin
  • William Kentridge
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Paolo Sorrentino
  • Tim Burton
  • Vincenzo Trione
  • Domenico Piraina
  • Gianfranco Maraniello
  • Michele Coppola
  • Giulia Bianco
  • Mimmo Jodice
  • Gabriele Basilico
  • Fendi
  • David Bowie
  • André Breton
  • Tommaso Sacchi
  • Claudia Giraud

Institutions

  • Palazzo Reale
  • Museo del Novecento
  • Grande Brera
  • Palazzo Citterio
  • Gallerie d'Italia
  • Archivi Ettore e Claudia Gian Ferrari
  • Teatro alla Scala
  • Triennale
  • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
  • Electa
  • Artribune
  • Banca Commerciale Italiana
  • Palazzo Beltrami
  • Fendi
  • Genesis
  • Pink Floyd
  • Grande Brera-Palazzo Citterio
  • Fondazione Giorgio e Isa de Chirico
  • Museo Morandi
  • Archivio Alberto Savinio
  • Archivio Carlo Carrà
  • Triennale di Milano
  • Intesa Sanpaolo

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Ferrara
  • Villa del Seminario
  • Rome
  • Bologna
  • via Fondazza
  • Palazzo Reale
  • Museo del Novecento
  • Grande Brera
  • Palazzo Citterio
  • Gallerie d'Italia
  • Palazzo Beltrami
  • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
  • Palazzo Reale (Milan)
  • Museo del Novecento (Milan)
  • Gallerie d'Italia (Milan)
  • Grande Brera-Palazzo Citterio (Milan)
  • Piazza Scala (Milan)

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