Villa Mirabello: A Renaissance Villa in Milan Opens During Design Week for Cramum Prize
The Cramum Prize for art in Italy celebrated its eighth edition at Villa Mirabello in Milan, under the direction of Sabino Maria Frassà, who has led the event since 2012. The exhibition titled (LA) NATURA (È) MORTA? recognized Stefano Cescon, born in 1989 in Pordenone, with the top award. Villa Mirabello, a 15th-century villa managed by the Fondazione Villa Mirabello, reflects the history of Milan. Initially built for the Visconti family, it later served as a retreat for Pigello Portinari and Ludovico il Moro. Following a long period of neglect, it now emphasizes support for individuals with severe visual impairments. Architect Ambrogio Annoni undertook its restoration in the 1930s, and the courtyard features a basin representing the Visconti, alongside a small church adorned with a 15th-century fresco.
Key facts
- Eighth edition of Cramum Prize held at Villa Mirabello, Milan.
- Prize directed by Sabino Maria Frassà, established in 2012.
- Exhibition titled (LA) NATURA (È) MORTA?.
- First prize awarded to Stefano Cescon (born 1989, Pordenone).
- Villa opened to public during Milan Design Week.
- Villa Mirabello is a 15th-century suburban villa owned by Fondazione Villa Mirabello.
- Originally countryside residence of Visconti family in early 1400s.
- Pigello Portinari transformed it into a pleasure villa; Ludovico il Moro stayed there in 1500.
- In 1930s, architect Ambrogio Annoni restored the villa to its 15th-century appearance.
- Villa now serves as a center for visual impairment support, a role dating to post-WWI Mulatti couple.
- Courtyard features a 'mangia bagaj' basin, a copy of Visconti emblem from Castello di Vigevano.
- Interior includes heraldic frescoes of Landriani and Brivio families and a courtly fresco of a musician and lady.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Cescon
- Michele De Lucchi
- Fulvio Morella
- Elena Salmistraro
- Vincenzo Foppa
- Ambrogio Annoni
- Uberto Visconti
- Giovanni Mirabello
- Pigello Portinari
- Ludovico il Moro
- Isabella d'Este
- Giovanni Marino
- Mulatti (coniugi)
- Beltrami (architect)
- Sabino Maria Frassà
- Giulia Ronchi
Institutions
- Cramum Prize
- Fondazione Villa Mirabello
- Visconti family
- Medici family
- Landriani-Brivio family
- Trivulzio family
- Sforza family
- Castello Sforzesco
- Portinari Chapel
- Sant'Eustorgio
- Castello di Vigevano
- Artribune
- Università Cattolica di Milano
- Accademia di Brera
- OUT44
Locations
- Villa Mirabello
- Milan
- Italy
- Mirabello district
- Marche (M5 stop)
- Pordenone
- Bellinzona
- Switzerland
- Castello di Vigevano
- Lombardy