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YES, BUT format launches at Milano Art Week 2026 with exhibition at SARCA183 in Bicocca

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The YES, BUT format debuted during Milano Art Week 2026 with a collective exhibition at SARCA183 in Milan's Bicocca district. Four international artists—Morgane Tschiember, Florencia S.M. Brück, Aaron Nachtailer, and Rocco Plessi—were commissioned to interpret a building in its final phase before transformation. Their works give voice to transitional architecture through diverse artistic languages. Aaron Nachtailer, who created the format, presented Listening Stone: a circular assembly of anthropomorphic stone figures. The project transforms structures awaiting change into temporary sites for artistic research and emerging creativity. Stefano Pirovano provides narrative accompaniment for visitors. The initiative focuses on architectures in transition, turning them into spaces for unexpected practices. The exhibition represents the format's inaugural presentation, marking a new approach to site-specific artistic engagement with urban change.

Key facts

  • YES, BUT format debuted at Milano Art Week 2026
  • Exhibition held at SARCA183 in Bicocca district, Milan
  • Four international artists participated: Morgane Tschiember, Florencia S.M. Brück, Aaron Nachtailer, Rocco Plessi
  • Aaron Nachtailer created the YES, BUT format
  • Nachtailer presented Listening Stone installation with anthropomorphic stone figures
  • Project transforms transitional architecture into temporary artistic research sites
  • Stefano Pirovano provides narrative accompaniment
  • Focus on giving voice to buildings in their final phase before transformation

Entities

Artists

  • Morgane Tschiember
  • Florencia S.M. Brück
  • Aaron Nachtailer
  • Rocco Plessi
  • Stefano Pirovano

Institutions

  • SARCA183
  • Milano Art Week

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Bicocca district

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