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Noam Chomsky's ten laws of power inspire calligraphy exhibition in Milan

exhibition · 2026-05-05

Avantgarden Gallery in Milan presents a group show featuring ten international calligraphers interpreting Noam Chomsky's ten strategies for mass-media control, drawn from his essay 'Le dieci leggi del potere: Requiem per il sogno americano'. Curator Manfredi Brunelli Bonetti, owner of the gallery, spent years assembling the roster, which includes Chaz Bojórquez (master of Cholo style from Los Angeles), Cryptik (known for intricate mandalas), Luca Barcellona (Milanese calligrapher), Diaa Allam (Iraqi urbanist and architect), Skki, Faust, Hassan Massoudy, Poesia Transcend, Rae Primo, Usugrow, Zepha, and Rammellzee. The exhibition opened in March 2018.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Avantgarden Gallery, Milan
  • Based on Noam Chomsky's ten laws of power
  • Curated by Manfredi Brunelli Bonetti
  • Features ten international calligraphers
  • Artists include Chaz Bojórquez, Cryptik, Luca Barcellona, Diaa Allam, Skki, Faust, Hassan Massoudy, Poesia Transcend, Rae Primo, Usugrow, Zepha, Rammellzee
  • Inspired by Chomsky's essay 'Le dieci leggi del potere: Requiem per il sogno americano'
  • Exhibition opened in March 2018

Entities

Artists

  • Noam Chomsky
  • Manfredi Brunelli Bonetti
  • Chaz Bojórquez
  • Cryptik
  • Luca Barcellona
  • Diaa Allam
  • Skki
  • Faust
  • Hassan Massoudy
  • Poesia Transcend
  • Rae Primo
  • Usugrow
  • Zepha
  • Rammellzee
  • Mariacristina Ferraioli

Institutions

  • Avantgarden Gallery
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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