Venere dei Porti

Venere dei Porti

The artwork by Mario Sironi witnesses the transit from the late-futurist experiences and the beginnings of the metaphysical painting; this passage can be seen in the female figure similar to a mannequin for dressmakers. This modern goddess, dating back to 1919 –...
L’Annunciazione

L’Annunciazione

The Annunciation – one of Savinio’s masterpieces – is part of a series of bird-headed portraits painted by the artist starting from 1930. In this work, the ironic metamorphosis of people and animals –openly connected to European surrealism – are made all the more...
Eldorado

Eldorado

This artwork depicts a bathing resort located in the outskirt of Milan, on the banks of the Lambro river, where ordinary people could find a few moments of happiness for little money. With its ambitious name, this location becomes a place of the mind, a utopian golden...
The Virgin and Child

The Virgin and Child

The Mother and the Child are reading a book, which due to its decorations has been identified as the “Book of Hours”, a book of prayers for laymen that was widely popular between the Thirteenth and Sixteenth centuries. The image retains an every-day life...
Bringing your class to the Museum

Bringing your class to the Museum

Why bring your students to visit the museum? Here are some good reasons. The Poldi Pezzoli Museum is one of the world’s most famous house-museums. We have a great experience: our educational services are active since 1974! The tours are led by guides trained by...

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