Milan's Festival del Disegno returns to Castello Sforzesco with free workshops and live drawing
The ninth edition of the Festival del Disegno di Milano will take place at Castello Sforzesco on September 14–15, 2024, organized by Fabriano in collaboration with Milan's assessorato alla Cultura. Centered around the theme of fantasy and wonder, the festival offers complimentary activities, including children's workshops, sketching sessions led by Alberto Madrigal, monotipia with Elisa Talentino, and comic creation with Gianfranco Florio. For adults, there will be a discussion titled "Disegnare a vista" featuring Rosita Bernardo and Chiara Medioli Fedrigoni. Participants can also join the "Memorie d'artista" workshop, which involves finishing pieces from the Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco. The event culminates with a live drawing by Jacopo Ghisoni. Since its inception in 2016, Fabriano has engaged 90,000 individuals and over 90 artists through 2,500 activities, with a nationwide extension until October 13, 2024, featuring more than 300 events.
Key facts
- Ninth edition of Festival del Disegno di Milano at Castello Sforzesco.
- Dates: September 14–15, 2024.
- Presented by Fabriano with Milan's assessorato alla Cultura.
- Theme: fantasy and wonder, exploring distant worlds through drawing.
- Free activities include workshops for children, sketch sessions, monotipia, comic-making, postcard printing, illustrated booklets, portraits, lettering.
- Adult talk 'Disegnare a vista' with Rosita Bernardo and Chiara Medioli Fedrigoni.
- Workshop 'Memorie d'artista' in tandem with exhibition '…per gitar diverse linee'.
- Closing performance: live drawing by Jacopo Ghisoni (Luogo Comune).
- Since 2016, initiative engaged 90,000 people, 90+ artists, 2,500 activities.
- Festival extends nationwide until October 13, 2024, with 300+ events.
- Other Milan locations: Eppoi, VerySeri, LABaCO.
Entities
Artists
- Jacopo Ghisoni
- Luogo Comune
- Alberto Madrigal
- Alessandro Sanna
- Elisa Talentino
- Gianfranco Florio
- Rossana Maggisi
- Debora Giudici
- Senz'h
- Silvia Gasparetto
- Roberta Moscheo
- Mattia Bonora
- Elisa Baccarini
- Letters of Me
- Rosita Bernardo
- Chiara Medioli Fedrigoni
- Giulia Giaume
Institutions
- Fabriano
- Comune di Milano
- Castello Sforzesco
- Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco
- Gabinetto dei Disegni del Castello
- Fondazione Fedrigoni Fabriano
- Eppoi
- VerySeri
- LABaCO
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Castello Sforzesco
- Eppoi
- VerySeri
- LABaCO