Events, activities and exhibitions not to be missed!
Summer in the Brera Design District turns into a real cultural journey, with many unforgettable experiences. Between the streets and the historic facades of the buildings, the district comes alive with a series of unmissable events ranging from outdoor evenings to lively antique markets. The activities and exhibitions are no exception, with guided tours of historic buildings, panoramic points that offer breathtaking views of the city and a dive into contemporary art.
Eventi
AriAnteo Incoronata 2024
Where: Incoronata’s Cloister
When: Until 29 September
Milan’s nightlife come alive with an outdoor cinema series, offering a rich and diverse open-air program. The best films from the autumn and winter seasons return to the screens, providing new opportunities for audiences to come together. In addition to the film showing, the city festivals is enhanced by numerous special events and guest appearances.
Triennale Estate 2024
Where: Triennale Milano
When: Until 30 September
The Garden of Triennale Milano hosts a rich program of afternoon and evening events covering a wide range of themes, from contemporary art to design, from music to sports. Live music is the protagonist with international guests spanning various genres. Additionally, there are numerous free-entry gatherings, including talks on art and design, and discussions blending moving images with music.
Estate al Castello 2024
Where: Castello Sforzesco
When: Until 8 September
On the stage in the Cortile delle Armi of the Sforzesco Castle, “Summer at the Castle” takes place: the festival that transforms the castle into an epicenter of culture, entertainment. Concerts, theatrical performances, film screenings, creative workshops and temporary exhibitions will enliven the summer evenings, creating a unique and engaging atmosphere. The event offers free and controlled-price events, with an audience of 2300 seats.
Brera Antiques Market
Where: Via Fiori Chiari
When: 21 July
The long-awaited appointment with the Brera Antiques Market is back. Among the fascinating street of Fiori Chiari, dozens of exhibitors will present a rich selection of items, including high-end costume jewelry, precious porcelain, modern antiques, vintage watches and much more. An unmissable opportunity for lovers of antiques and old-time curiosities.
Attività
Salita alle Merlate Panoramiche
Where: Sforzesco Castle
It is possible to independently explore the panoramic battlements of the Sforzesco Castle in Milan: after more than one hundred steps, you reach the highest floor of the Treasure Tower, offering a breathtaking view of the Milanese skyline. This new route , along with guided tours, offers, visitors an experience enriched by information panels on the history and defensive system of the Castle, from the medieval walls to contemporary Milan.
Guided tours of Palazzo Marino
Where: Marino Palace
When: July and August
During the months of July and August, it is possible to visit Palazzo Marino for free accompanied by expert guides. Icon of Milanese civil architecture, decorated with allegorical, mythological and historical frescoes, it houses a series of sumptuously furnished rooms. The visit (2-3 hours) allows you to explore a historical treasure that continues to enchant as “the most beautiful palace in the city”. (online booking here)
Triennale Playground
Where: Triennale Milano
When: Until 14 July
A series of workshops designed for the whole family, dedicated to fun and creativity at the Agorà Space. Among the activities proposed there is “Compo-Scompo”, a collaborative game created by the artist Olimpia Zagnoli, where different elements combine to create extravagant characters. In addition, you will be able to explore illustrated books and use materials to draw, allowing all participants to freely express their creativity.
Mostre
Summer Exhibition
Where: MADE4ART
When: From 18 July to 3 September
MADE4ART returns with its traditional summer exhibition: it includes a main exhibition and the special project “Armonie” brings together several artists who, through their works, explore the theme of summer. The exhibition aims to symbolically represent summer as a period of maximum energy and vitality, using a variety of techniques, colors and materials.
Across the lines
Where: Manuel Zoia Gallery
When: From 3 July to 14 September
The personal exhibition of the artist Annamaria Gelmi celebrates her multidisciplinary and conceptual approach, dedicated to the synergy between line, rhythm and space. Her works engage with the surrounding environment, using materials and forms to create pathways that transcend geometric rigor, evolving into a fantastical interplay within space.
“… Per gitar diverse linee”. Disegni a pietra rossa da Leonardo alle Accademie al Castello Sforzesco
Where: Sforzesco Castle
When: Until 18 August
The exhibition is dedicated to the use of red stone as a graphic medium in Italy from the beginning of the sixteenth century to the nineteenth century. It places emphasis on some of the most important drawings in terms of quality and collector history (including an original by Leonardo), created with this technique, so flexible and important in artistic practice and aesthetic research.
XXVIII Compasso d’Oro
Where: ADI Design Museum
When: Until 15 September
On display are the participating and winning projects of the Compasso d’Oro 2024, an award that celebrates 70 years of history.
Exhibit the war
Where: Palazzo Moriggia | Museo del Risorgimento
When: Until 15 September
An exhibition that explores the heritage and history of the Historical Collections, stimulating reflection on the functions of the History Museums in Milan in the twentieth century. It addresses the issues and problems related to the exposition and narration of wars, bringing to light essential questions.
La memoria delle cose
Where: Casa degli Artisti
When: From 19 July to 15 September
Luca Coser’s exhibition marks the conclusion of his period of artistic residency. The main work is a polyptych of five large canvases entitled “Polyptych of the Garden”, inspired by the poet Marianne Moore. Each canvas ironically quotes figures significant to the artist, creating fragmentary and imaginative narratives. A series of small canvases and numerous drawings during the residency explore a technical, poetic and conceptual imagery developed over the last ten years.
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Where: Maroncelli 12
When: Until 27 September
A collective exhibition dedicated to Outsider artists, the pioneers who marked the history of the Milanese gallery. The search for originality guides the activity of Maroncelli 12, with a constant commitment to protecting and enhancing the works of these authors outside the conventional artistic system. An intense work of experimentation and collaboration, aimed at creating cultural bridges and promoting insights into the field of contemporary art.
AriAnteo 2024
29 Sep 2024
Triennale Summer 2024
30 Sep 2024
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27 Sep 2024
