Design in Parabiago

The annual exhibition that the BeAlpha association brings to Parabiago in the spaces of the church of Sant’Ambrogio della Vittoria is called Vanitas and brings there a thematic selection of works by contemporary designers and artists - an excellent excuse for a day trip to discover places on the outskirts of Milan. This year's exhibition explores the theme of vanity and the transience of life, drawing inspiration from the vanitas of the 17th century, to reflect on the fragility of existence and ephemeral beauty.


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The exhibition, in fact, intends to create a bridge between the artistic reflections of the past and the present, highlighting how materialism and the desire for immediate gratification are current expressions of the same vanity represented in the works of the past, inviting visitors to reconsider our relationship with "things", in search of deeper and more lasting meanings.


ph. Stefano Anzini

The Church of Sant’Ambrogio della Vittoria, whose origins can be traced back to a monastery that had been there since 1339, is today an imposing architecture from the early eighteenth century, consisting of a single nave. This large central space is rich in baroque stuccoes and scenographic frescoes, among which FORO Studio has curated a selection of works by Italian and international designers and artists, including Anna Manako, Barbara Eatutba Fontani, Bruno Petronzi, Fabula Stories, Laure Marie Celine Jeandet, Lodovica Fusco, Lucia Emanuela Curzi, Ludovico Grantaliano, Marco Barazzuoli, Maria Teresa Albano, Marina Comerio, Marlisa Marasco, Martino Camellini, Nuria González Alcaide, Plasma - F, Roberto Bucchi, Sara Artioli, Song E Yoon, Tommaso Campini.


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Thanks to the partnership with Nonahora, you can purchase the products on display directly on the site nonahora.com, an online curated-shop that offers a constantly updated collection of unique and sought-after objects in which each product is carefully selected, with the aim of offering an online shopping experience that is easy and convenient, guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of each product. The exhibition can be visited with free admission until October 13, from Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.