Six galleries open simultaneously in Milan's historic Palazzo Cicogna
On November 17, 2022, six galleries opened exhibitions at Palazzo Cicogna, located at Corso Monforte 23 in Milan, establishing a vibrant art district that spans from antiquities to modern pieces. While antique dealer streets in Italy have diminished, Palazzo Cicogna has welcomed an influx of galleries. Originally constructed in the 1500s by the Arrigoni family, it was acquired by Count Cicogna in 1828 and showcases 17th-century frescoes, coffered ceilings, and an 18th-century garden. Featured exhibitions include Matteo Salamon's 'Oro' by Antonello Viola, 'Art Beyond Imagination' by Monica Silva at Longari Arte Milano, and others, all running until January. The palazzo has also been a residence for artists like Lucio Fontana and a center for the Scapigliati movement.
Key facts
- Six galleries opened simultaneously on November 17, 2022 in Palazzo Cicogna, Milan.
- Palazzo Cicogna is located at Corso Monforte 23, Milan.
- The palazzo was begun in the 1500s by the Arrigoni family, sold in 1569, and became property of Count Cicogna in 1828.
- The building retains 1600s frescoes, coffered wooden ceilings with gold leaf, maiolica, marble statues, and an 18th-century garden.
- Galleries include Matteo Salamon, Longari Arte Milano, Salamon Fine Art, Studio Giangaleazzo Visconti, Np – Viewing Room, and Studio Gariboldi.
- Antonello Viola presented 'Oro' at Matteo Salamon, with works on Japanese paper inspired by Filippo Lippi.
- Monica Silva's 'Art Beyond Imagination' at Longari Arte Milano reinterprets art from the 15th to 18th centuries.
- The palazzo was formerly home to Lucio Fontana, Eugenio Perego, Giuseppe Barbaglia, Borgomainerio, and was a meeting place for the Scapigliati.
- Exhibitions run until January.
- The Scapigliati included Tranquillo Cremona, Giuseppe Grandi, and Emilio Praga.
Entities
Artists
- Antonello Viola
- Filippo Lippi
- Monica Silva
- Alessandro Twombly
- Lucio Fontana
- Eugenio Perego
- Giuseppe Barbaglia
- Borgomainerio
- Tranquillo Cremona
- Giuseppe Grandi
- Emilio Praga
Institutions
- Palazzo Cicogna
- Matteo Salamon
- Longari Arte Milano
- Salamon Fine Art
- Studio Giangaleazzo Visconti
- Np – Viewing Room
- Studio Gariboldi
- Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Corso Monforte 23
- Rome
- via Vivaio
- via Conservatorio
- Osteria del Polpetta