Amidst the hustle of exams, nourish your soul with a refreshing dose of art! Escape financial formulas and explore thought-provoking exhibitions by the incredible Adrian Piper and Gabrielle Goliath. Discover their narratives on identity, race, and female resilience. Let the April issue of Keeping Up with Milan's Art, curated by @Lisa.widmayer, guide you through the city's thriving art maze.
Read MoreThe excess of trends lets us forget most, but minimalism has stuck around, playing at a higher frequency than Steve Reiche (minimalist musician) pieces. Some believe it's the only viable path through our rotten society. Others say it is the rot. Let's explore the rights, wrongs, and pillars of 21st century minimalism
Read MorePain is a gift when eradicated. You uproot it and spit it out. It’s beautiful. You can’t eradicate your suffering where it was provoked. You drag it around and watch it like your shadow. You cannot make movies with unripe sorrow, nor with another’s eyes or hands. We come undone long before leaving.
Read MoreFollowing her seminar on Foreign Artists at Bocconi and linked to the recently opened Venice Biennial's theme, we had a chance to have a talk with author, historian and cultural diplomat Annie Cohen-Solal. We chatted Rothko, Sartre, insolence, and not belonging.
Read MoreI have a crush on all my friends because once upon a time, they were strangers. I have a crush on all my friends, not as objects of desire, but as creatures to be marveled at. I have a crush on all my friends, and I’d be a fool if I didn’t.
Read MoreAs usual, there are almost too many exhibitions to keep track of. In honour of women’s month, this issue is dedicated to the work of female-identifying artists. Join @flaviadalbrollo ’s art cruise through the mystical production of Chiara Camoni, Lucy Stein, and Chung Eun-Mo.
Read MoreThe scarlet testament to yet another insane musical phenomenon of the 80s, roughly unburied on the same stage where the mic was previously deposed. As the lingering noise of radios persists, blowing away the dust of the past century, a lethargic cell comes alive forty years later.
Read MoreHiding in the lush feedbacks and haunting crackles of William Basinski’s The Disintegration Loops, there are moving reflections on impermanence, nostalgia and the erosion of memories. When listening, just be prepared to abandon yourself to the flow…
Read MoreThe February issue of KUWMA is out, offering a rejuvenating perspective on contemporary photography! From the dynamic new gallery space at 10 Corso Como featuring Roe Ethridge to the humorous Martin Parr exhibition at MUDEC, follow @lisa.widmayer ’s journey through Milan‘s art buzz as she explores the allure of contemporary photography for our generation. Join the conversation and share your thoughts with us!
Read MoreWhen 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!
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