Modena Art Guide: From Fondazione Fotografia to Osteria Francescana

A guide to Modena for Arte Fiera visitors highlights cultural and culinary attractions. Fondazione Fotografia, directed by Diana Baldon since June 2023, presents 'Sequenza Sismica' at ex-Manifattura Tabacchi until February 4, featuring seven international artists addressing the 2009 and 2016 Central Italy earthquakes. The foundation also focuses on temporary exhibitions, collecting, and education. Galleria D406, specializing in drawing, represents artists like Nicola Toffolini, Gianluigi Toccafondo, Lorenzo Mattotti, Ericailcane, Silvia Argiolas, and Andrea Chiesi, and will show new works by Ericailcane, Luca Zamoc, and Carlo Cremaschi at Set Up Fair. VittorioVeneto25, a small hotel in the historic center restored in 2015, offers six themed rooms. Osteria Francescana, run by chef Massimo Bottura, offers 9- or 12-course tasting menus. Da Panino provides hearty sandwiches. Modena Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, features Romanesque architecture by sculptor Wiligelmo and architect Lanfranco, founded in 1099. Acetaia Comunale, created in 2003 in the Palazzo Comunale attic, showcases balsamic vinegar barrels, with a stravecchio aging until 2028. Fondazione San Carlo offers free online content in philosophy, humanities, and social sciences.