In Milan and surroundings September it is full of exhibitions not to be missed, also perfect for a lap on the weekend. Some have just started, others are about to close their doors. Here are five unmissable events selected for you.
Mc Escher
After ten years he returned to Milan, at Mudec, one of the most iconic artists of the twentieth century: Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972). The exhibition collects over 90 works among engravings, watercolors, woodcuts and lithographs, flanked by about forty Islamic pieces to highlight its sources of inspiration. The path recounts the evolution of the artist: from the beginnings related to Art Nouveau, passing through the Italian landscapes, to the famous optical illusions and trimming that merge art and mathematics.
When: from 25 September 2025 to 8 February 2026
Where: Mudec – Museum of Culture Milan
Dorothea Lange
Photographer symbol of the twentieth century, Dorothea Lange documents with its goal the events that have changed America. In the 1930s he abandoned the portraits to tell reality: the Wall Street crisis, the great depression and above all the dramatic conditions of agricultural workers affected by the phenomenon of Dust Bowl. His images, which also inspired Steinbeck and John Ford, remain one of the most powerful testimonies of the period.
When: from 30 July 2025 to 19 October 2025
Where: cloisters of Sant’Eustorgio
Another look
At Villa Panza Il Fai proposes an unprecedented dialogue between the historic Panza collection and the works of contemporary artists selected by Gemma De Angelis Testa. On display works by big names such as Mario Schifano, Bill Viola, Anish Kapoor, Tony Cragg and Anselm Kiefer, never seen before in this context. A meeting between different visions, however united by the same passion for research and artistic quality.
When: from 11 April 2025 to 12 October 2025
Where: Villa and Colleion Panza, Varese
Banksy – The World of Banksy
After international success, Banksy’s universe returns to Milan, this time at Spazio Varesina 204. The exhibition brings together some of the most famous works of the mysterious British Street Artist, facing themes such as war, consumerism, poverty and contradictions of our time. An opportunity to approach the provocative and ironic art that has conquered the world.
When: from 21 March 2025 to 2 November 2025
Where: Varesina space 204
Space Dreamers
The cosmos is the new cultural obsession, and this immersive exhibition rides the trend. Space Dreamers accompanies visitors on a journey between 16 spectacular, interactive and multisensory installations. An experience designed to amaze and excite, which transforms space into an artistic adventure to be lived in first person.
When: from May 5, 2025 to 30 September 2025
Where: Piazza Beccaria
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