Main lessons
- Palazzo Citterio , a new museum of modern art , has opened in Milan, completing the "Grande Brera" cultural hub.
- Palazzo Citterio houses one of the most important collections of 20th century Italian art .
- The museum complex is among the 10 most visited sites in Italy, reinforcing Milan's reputation as a city of the arts.
- Milan is aiming to attract more visitors to its art attractions, with a focus on its concentration of masterpieces near the Duomo cathedral.
Pinacoteca de Brera, credit: Jean-Christophe Benoist via Wikipedia
The opening of Palazzo Citterio represents a major event for Milan's cultural scene, ending a 52-year wait. Part of the Grande Brera project, it shines a spotlight on 20th-century Italian art, with the highlight being Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo's Human Flood , a work of remarkable power.
“The opening of Palazzo Citterio is a testament to the resilience of the Italian art community and the unwavering commitment of our cultural leaders. It is a historic moment that will undoubtedly inspire and captivate art lovers around the world.”
Palazzo Citterio also houses works from the collections of patrons Emilio Jesi and Lamberto Vitali. The Jesi collection includes Italian artists from the 1930s to the 1960s, as well as works by Pablo Picasso. The Vitali collection is notable for its diversity, mixing ancient artifacts with modern masterpieces by Giorgio Morandi and Amedeo Modigliani.
By joining the Grande Brera network, which also includes the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Braidense National Library and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper , Palazzo Citterio reinforces Milan’s position as a must-see destination for art and culture. Visitor numbers are expected to grow significantly, with Palazzo Citterio and Pinacoteca di Brera attracting around 1 million people per year and generating over €10 million in revenue.
Jean Dubreil