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Milan's Must-See Exhibitions During miart 2017

exhibition · 2026-05-05

A series of exhibitions in Milan's foundations and institutional spaces are not to be missed during miart week. At Palazzo Reale, Alcantara presents 'Codice di avviamento fantastico', curated by Massimo Torrigiani and Davide Quadrio, featuring six international artists: Aki Kondo, Michael Lin, Soundwalk Collective, Georgina Starr, Nanda Vigo, and Lorenzo Vitturi. The show runs until April 30, 2017. At Frigoriferi Milanesi, 'Il Cacciatore Bianco' curated by Marco Scotini includes over 150 works by more than 30 contemporary and traditional artists from 15 African nations, including Pascale Marthine Tayou and William Kentridge, exploring colonialism and African artistic trends. The exhibition runs until June 3, 2017. Adrian Paci's 'The Guardians', curated by Gabi Scardi, occupies unconventional spaces such as the Paleochristian Cemetery and Portinari Chapel in Sant'Eustorgio, and the Sala dell'Arciconfraternita of the Museo Diocesano, from March 28 to June 25, 2017. Fabio Quaranta opens Motelsalieri Milano, a new space blending fashion, art, and music, featuring Disordered Records, Tobias Kaspar, Andrea Caraceni, Lanificio F.lli Cerruti, Codalunga, and David Tibet. Studio Iannaccone presents the third installment of 'IN PRATICA', curated by Rischa Paterlini, with a solo show by Andrea Romano titled 'Milka', opening April 1, 2017.

Key facts

  • Alcantara's 'Codice di avviamento fantastico' at Palazzo Reale features six artists and runs until April 30, 2017.
  • 'Il Cacciatore Bianco' at Frigoriferi Milanesi includes over 150 works from 15 African nations, curated by Marco Scotini, until June 3, 2017.
  • Adrian Paci's 'The Guardians' is held at the Paleochristian Cemetery, Portinari Chapel, and Museo Diocesano from March 28 to June 25, 2017.
  • Fabio Quaranta opens Motelsalieri Milano, a new space for fashion, art, and music.
  • Studio Iannaccone presents Andrea Romano's solo show 'Milka' on April 1, 2017.
  • The exhibitions coincide with miart week in Milan.
  • Artists include Aki Kondo, Michael Lin, Soundwalk Collective, Georgina Starr, Nanda Vigo, Lorenzo Vitturi, Pascale Marthine Tayou, William Kentridge, and Adrian Paci.
  • Curators include Massimo Torrigiani, Davide Quadrio, Marco Scotini, Gabi Scardi, and Rischa Paterlini.

Entities

Artists

  • Aki Kondo
  • Michael Lin
  • Soundwalk Collective
  • Georgina Starr
  • Nanda Vigo
  • Lorenzo Vitturi
  • Pascale Marthine Tayou
  • William Kentridge
  • Adrian Paci
  • Andrea Romano
  • Fabio Quaranta
  • Tobias Kaspar
  • Andrea Caraceni
  • David Tibet

Institutions

  • Alcantara
  • Palazzo Reale
  • Frigoriferi Milanesi
  • FM Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea
  • Museo Diocesano
  • Sant'Eustorgio
  • Motelsalieri Milano
  • Studio Iannaccone
  • Lanificio F.lli Cerruti
  • Codalunga
  • Disordered Records

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Palazzo Reale
  • Piazza Duomo 14
  • Frigoriferi Milanesi
  • via Piranesi 10
  • Sant'Eustorgio
  • piazza Sant’Eustorgio 3
  • Museo Diocesano
  • Via Privata Passo Pordoi 6
  • Corso Matteotti 11

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