The Salone del Mobile.Milano is donating an installation designed by MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects to the Grande Brera, to promote a new cultural vision in which design and art become tools for urban and cultural regeneration and community connection.
Confirming its vocation as a promoter not only of design and innovation, but also of culture and beauty, as part of the opening of Palazzo Citterio, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been engaged in the Grande Brera, the cultural and architectural project that unites the Pinacoteca di Brera, Palazzo Citterio and the Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense – an extraordinary plan that enhances one of the leading Italian artistic and cultural hubs, integrating its institutions and making it an even more central point of reference for art and culture.
At the heart of the collaboration between the Salone and the Brera lies the donation of the Tempietto, in the courtyard of Palazzo Citterio. In a mix of classical and modern inspiration, the circular wooden structure, designed by MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects, was inspired by Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin. The Tempietto is not just a functional space but also a symbol of welcome and gathering, an invitation to contemplation and participation. The Salone's decision to donate this installation underscores its tangible commitment to the city and to its cultural identity.
Maria Porro, President of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, had this to say: 'The opening of Palazzo Citterio marks a turning point in Milan's cultural path, combining historical heritage with contemporary innovation. Within this context, the Salone del Mobile.Milano is renewing its commitment to promoting creativity and design as tools for cultural development and social cohesion. Our participation in the Grande Brera is not just a celebration of art, but an investment in the future of our community, inspiring new generations to dream and create visionary projects. Having graduated in scenography right here myself, seeing this place grow is really exciting.'
'The Tempietto is a synthesis of tradition and innovation, a place inspired by the eternal beauty of classical art – like Raphael's "Marriage of the Virgin: – whilst also projecting a message of modernity and sustainability. This project isn't just an installation, but a symbol of welcome and connection, in which history and the contemporary world are interwoven to create new community experiences' said Mario Cucinella, Architect & Founder of MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects. 'This collaboration with the Salone del Mobile is a virtuous example of the way in which Italian design can become a tool for cultural and urban regeneration.'
For the Salone del Mobile.Milano, supporting the Grande Brera means contributing to a project that extends well beyond this architectural installation. In fact, during the 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile (8th-13th April 2025), the courtyard of the Accademia di Brera will host another extraordinary art installation, a donation from the Salone to the city.
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