Milano's Città Studi district: a guide to art, design, and culture
The article explores the Città Studi district in Milan, highlighting its blend of contemporary art spaces, design shops, and cultural venues. Key locations include Massimo De Carlo's new gallery at Casa Corbellini-Wassermann, designed by Piero Portaluppi between 1934 and 1936, with an inaugural show 'MCMXXXIV' curated by Francesco Bonami. NContemporary, founded in London in 2014, opened a Milan space in January, focusing on emerging artists and featuring Ruth Beraha and Jonny Briggs until July 27. FuturDome, a Liberty building where futurists met in the 1940s, now houses the 'housing museale' concept by Atto Belloli Ardessi and Ginevra Bria. Other spots include Gelateria Tra le Righe (organic gelato and café), Contro Corrente (vintage and design store), Upcycle Milano Bike Café (bike café and coworking), and Osteria dell'Utopia & Libreria Zivago (bookstore and osteria). The Politecnico di Milano, founded in 1863, anchors the district with architecture by Gio Ponti and Vittoriano Viganò.
Key facts
- Massimo De Carlo opened a new gallery at Casa Corbellini-Wassermann in Città Studi, Milan.
- Casa Corbellini-Wassermann was designed by Piero Portaluppi between 1934 and 1936.
- The inaugural exhibition at Massimo De Carlo is titled 'MCMXXXIV', curated by Francesco Bonami.
- NContemporary, founded in London in 2014, opened a Milan space in January 2019.
- NContemporary's exhibition featuring Ruth Beraha and Jonny Briggs runs until July 27.
- FuturDome is a Liberty building where futurists met in the 1940s, now an art and design hub.
- Gelateria Tra le Righe uses almost 100% organic ingredients and offers pastries and drinks.
- Politecnico di Milano was founded in 1863 and its architecture faculty was designed by Gio Ponti.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo De Carlo
- Francesco Bonami
- Piero Portaluppi
- Ruth Beraha
- Jonny Briggs
- Cristiano Tassinari
- Giulia Maiorano
- Claudio Composti
- Atto Belloli Ardessi
- Ginevra Bria
- Stefania Siani
- Federico Pepe
- Gio Ponti
- Vittoriano Viganò
- Emanuele Norsa
- Clara Ianni
- Daniele Perra
Institutions
- Massimo De Carlo
- NContemporary
- mc2 gallery
- FuturDome
- Politecnico di Milano
- Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Milano
- Studio Binocle
- Gio Ponti Archives
- Artribune Magazine
- ICON DESIGN
- GQ Italia
- ULISSE
- SOLAR
- IED Milano
- unFLOP paper
Locations
- Milano
- Italy
- Città Studi
- Casa Corbellini-Wassermann
- viale Lombardia 17
- via Teodosio 44
- via Teodosio 12
- via Ampère 59
- via Vallazze 34
- via Lulli 5
- via Paisiello 6
- piazza Leonardo da Vinci
- London
- Moscova