MuFoCo Reopens in Milan with Two Exhibitions and a New Direction
On October 22, 2022, the Museo di Fotografia Contemporanea (MuFoCo) in Cinisello Balsamo will reopen at Villa Ghirlanda after a period of uncertainty. The museum, now led by new president Davide Rondoni, who took office in June 2022, presents two exhibitions: "Paesaggio dopo paesaggio," curated by Matteo Balduzzi, featuring more than 100 photographs from six artists, running until January 29, 2023; and "Biomega Multiverso," curated by Lisa Parola and created by Cosimo Veneziano, available until November 27, 2022. The opening event will include a tribute to Giovanni Gastel and discussions about the authorship in photography. MuFoCo's collection comprises 2 million photographs from over 1,000 artists, including works by Luigi Ghirri and Gabriele Basilico, and the 2023-2024 program will mark its 20th anniversary.
Key facts
- MuFoCo reopens October 22, 2022, at Villa Ghirlanda in Cinisello Balsamo.
- New president Davide Rondoni elected in June 2022.
- Exhibition 'Paesaggio dopo paesaggio' runs until January 29, 2023.
- Exhibition 'Biomega Multiverso' by Cosimo Veneziano runs until November 27, 2022.
- Six artists in 'Paesaggio dopo paesaggio': Andrea Botto, Claudio Gobbi, Stefano Graziani, Giovanni Hänninen, Sabrina Ragucci, Filippo Romano.
- Works acquired through Strategia Fotografia grant from Ministry of Culture.
- Cosimo Veneziano's work acquired via Italian Council VII, promoted by Fondazione Sardi Per l’Arte and Associazione Arteco di Torino.
- MuFoCo holds 2 million photographs by over 1,000 authors.
Entities
Artists
- Davide Rondoni
- Andrea Botto
- Claudio Gobbi
- Stefano Graziani
- Giovanni Hänninen
- Sabrina Ragucci
- Filippo Romano
- Cosimo Veneziano
- Giovanni Gastel
- Massimo Vitali
- Francesco Jodice
- Maria Vittoria Baravelli
- Marco Detto
- Luigi Ghirri
- Gabriele Basilico
- Lanfranco Colombo
- Federico Patellani
- Grazia Neri
- Gabriella Guerci
- Nan Goldin
- Butler
Institutions
- Museo di Fotografia Contemporanea (MuFoCo)
- Triennale Milano
- Villa Ghirlanda
- Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea
- Ministero della Cultura
- Fondazione Sardi Per l’Arte
- Associazione Arteco di Torino
- Civica Scuola di Musica
- Artribune
- Triennale di Milano
- Tate Modern
Locations
- Cinisello Balsamo
- Milan
- Italy
- London
- England