When fashion meets architecture, a realm of boundless creativity is born. In this dialogue with Nathalie Danten and Francesco Pizzorusso, we enter the minds of two creatives shaping Milan's artistic landscape and explore how, through collaboration, we can forge new paths expression.
Read MoreEmanuele might be ending his academic journey in Berlin, but fear not, this column won’t disappear into the techno underground with him. Instead, it'll undergo a facelift, with not one, but two new voices: Flavia and Lisa. We’re here to keep you in the loop and offer the dynamic takes on the events of Milano’s art scene.
Read MoreHomesickness is a universal experience for anyone who has chosen to leave their familiar territory in search for a new purpose. It’s a dreadful and soul crushing sensation, that can sometimes leave you feeling isolated – so here’s how I think art could put a smile on your face.
Read MoreThrough first impressions of Milan, this narrative explores the intricate process of perception forging. From initial awe to gradual acclimatization, it examines the role expectations play in shaping insights; and how repeated experiences transform our initial wonder into a familiar tapestry, reflecting the dynamic interplay between novelty and normalcy in our minds.
Read MoreFrom the art-drenched streets of London to the cultural tapestry of Naples, her lens captures a rebellious and authentic journey. Uncover the raw fusion of personal identity and visual storytelling, challenging stereotypes and societal norms. Zagari's work is a rebellion in every frame, a visual manifesto against conformity.
Read MoreWhile city rambles incessantly, minds struggle to keep up with the chaos. Eyes roll on handrails, billboards and building facades. Bodies forgotten on metro seats, later drawled through traffic. How to cope with freedom in a boundless metropolis?
Read MoreFor those of you who have ever wondered about the meaning of life (and who hasn’t?) plunge head first into the whirlwind of existentialism as we navigate life's uncertainties, oddities, and empty spaces. As we question the world around us to redefine purpose.
Read MoreA recollection of thoughts, words, and songs; a journey through the gardens of an inner world each of us harvests. One that can be specially difficult to tame. But in reality, when has our individuality ever been easy to grasp?
Read MoreThere’s an allure to the blur – a hazy, intoxicating realm that invites us to break free from rigidity. Flou conjures a world of motion, vagueness, and ephemeral beauty. Put your glasses on (or maybe don’t) and look into its association with art, culture and our innate perceptions.
Read MoreArtist Tino Sehgal disrupts the object-centered norm with living sculptures in a museum context, blurring the lines between spectator and performer. What allure lies in the ephemeral nature of these unconventional experiences, and what challenges do they pose in terms of conservation and documentation?
Read MoreThe most appalling thing about Amsterdam is that they do not sell the Amsterdamer tabaco. But apart from that, the city offers some cool things. Find out how to be an above average tourist in the capital of weed, bikes, and museums; and how to benefit from mindless lecture scrolling on easyJet!
Read MoreEveryday we talk, we conversate, we communicate. Everyday we use words. Nevertheless, the symbolic language with which we express ourselves is a mere invention, and as such confined by our imagination. So, I wonder, if the words we use to communicate are bound to remain in limbo, why do we continue to talk obstinately?
Read MoreWhich has more value: the existing, or its representation? How can the most insignificant things bring one to tears? If you are looking for answers, don’t bother reading: here, you will only find a sleepy urban tale of cups and madness.
Read MoreSuperstition is deeply rooted in society. Knocking on wood and having lucky pens for exams are both examples of such irrational behaviors. Even if we know that such rituals may not increase the probability of our desired outcome, we refuse to give them up. Can we scientifically explain our irrationality?
Read MoreOh don’t you hate the feeling of having a deep deep thought about the social and cultural state of the world while peacefully relaxing on vacation? Me neither, so go ahead and enjoy some words on customs and why we are so obsessed with them!
Read MoreEven for seasoned art explorateurs, the Milanese scene is difficult to keep up with, not to mention for students. Keeping Up With Milano’s Art is Emanuele Rolando’s monthly column that catches and tames the beast, so you don’t have to.
Read MoreYou can never get younger, but you can stop being afraid of losing your youth. Ageism is old, you don’t have to be. Invest seven minutes of your life to find out why, and how, to maintain your youth.
Read MoreIn the intricate tapestry of human existence lies a profound Japanese cultural concept: that of the three faces. One is outward, looking at the world, on is circumscribed, looking at our families, and one is unknown, looking only back at us.
Read MoreAnything, anything felt right, so long as we caused no harm and preserved our wonder of the insignificant. That was the key. We’d learn early on to be wary of the grand and cautious of the many. We knew that salvation was hiding in the small, the trivial, the poor, and the neglected.
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