Mural in Milan Honors Eight Pioneers of Italian Feminism
Milan is set to showcase a significant mural created by artist Pablo Pinxit, titled "8 donne straordinarie," which honors eight influential figures in Italian feminism. Located at Casa Majno on Via Cremona 27, this artwork celebrates the achievements of women like Anna Kuliscioff and Maria Montessori, who were active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mural, crafted in a neo-pop aesthetic, will incorporate a QR code that directs viewers to related biographies authored by Clara De Andreis and Greta Rovere. The piece is set to be unveiled on September 26, 2025, in conjunction with Lucia Tancredi’s book release.
Key facts
- Mural titled '8 donne straordinarie' by Pablo Pinxit in Milan, Via Cremona 27.
- Celebrates eight Italian feminist pioneers: Kuliscioff, Montessori, Ravizza, Solera Mantegazza, Bronzini Majno, Negri, Genoni, Aleramo.
- Features neo-pop style and QR code for biographies curated by Clara De Andreis and Greta Rovere.
- Curated by Christian Gancitano, supervised by Margherita Majno.
- Inauguration on September 26, 2025.
- Located on facade of Casa Majno, designed by Pier Giulio Magistretti in 1928.
- Book 'Ersilia e le altre' by Lucia Tancredi to be presented with mural.
- Anna Kuliscioff was a gynecologist and socialist activist who co-founded 'Critica sociale'.
Entities
Artists
- Pablo Pinxit
- Clara De Andreis
- Greta Rovere
- Christian Gancitano
- Margherita Majno
- Pier Giulio Magistretti
- Lucia Tancredi
- Anna Kuliscioff
- Maria Montessori
- Alessandrina Ravizza
- Laura Solera Mantegazza
- Ersilia Bronzini Majno
- Ada Negri
- Rosa Genoni
- Sibilla Aleramo
- Filippo Turati
- Boccioni
- Garibaldi
- Mazzini
- Edoardo Majno
Institutions
- Accademia d'Italia
- Unione Femminile Nazionale
- Ospedale Maggiore
- Asilo Mariuccia
- Ponte alle Grazie
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Cremona 27
- Casa Majno
- Famedio di Milano