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New independent magazine Tafferuglio launches in Milan with a party

publication · 2026-04-26

In Milan, a new independent publication named Tafferuglio has been introduced by Fuori Fuoco Cinema and Ortica Studio. This magazine delves into semiotics, cinema, pop culture, and postmodern analysis with a surreal flair. Its inaugural edition, titled 'Tafferuglio a Porto di Mare,' was made possible through crowdfunding efforts. A launch party is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6 PM until midnight at C.I.Q. Centro Internazionale di Quartiere, located at Via Fabio Massimo 19. The editorial team, primarily composed of filmmakers from Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, aims to challenge Milan's stereotypes. Contributors adopt ironic pseudonyms, and the editorial board operates without a fixed agenda, with the first issue spotlighting the evolving Porto di Mare area.

Key facts

  • Tafferuglio is a new independent magazine in Milan.
  • Created by Fuori Fuoco Cinema and Ortica Studio.
  • First issue titled 'Tafferuglio a Porto di Mare'.
  • Launch party on April 17, 2025 at C.I.Q. Centro Internazionale di Quartiere.
  • Team consists of filmmakers from Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti.
  • Contributors use ironic pseudonyms.
  • Magazine subtitle is interchangeable: 'a realist magazine for a surreal city' or 'a surreal magazine for a realist city'.
  • Porto di Mare area was planned for a large dock but never built.

Entities

Artists

  • Arianna Biguzzi
  • Caterina Angelucci

Institutions

  • Fuori Fuoco Cinema
  • Ortica Studio
  • C.I.Q. Centro Internazionale di Quartiere
  • Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Porto di Mare
  • Via Fabio Massimo 19
  • Po River

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