A Collective Embrace

In the vibrant heart of the 5 Vie District, among Milan's historic neighborhoods, Piazza Mentana 10 hosts A Collective Embrace, a captivating exhibition that brings together the elegance of Chinese furniture pieces from the Qing Dynasty period with European design and paintings from the post-war era.
A collective exhibition that celebrates the fusion of different cultures and styles, telling stories of tradition and innovation. A visual journey through distant times and places, spanning from the mid-1600s to the end of the Qing Dynasty (1912), and moving to Europe in the early 1960s. In A Collective Embrace, each object, element, and artwork serves as a bridge between worlds that may seem distant.
A collection of furniture and objects blends in a dialogue between materials, craftsmanship, and art. Venini vases designed by Carlo Scarpa, elegant silver objects crafted by the historic Genazzi workshop, paintings by Hsiao Chin, Giuseppe Spagnulo, and creations by Umberto Mariani, a prominent figure of Italian abstract and conceptual art, are just a few of the prestigious names on display.
A Collective Embrace is not only an unmissable event for art and design enthusiasts but a unique experience for those curious to explore the dialogue between Chinese and European cultural heritage.
The entire exhibition takes place in a space that combines the minimalist aesthetic of a New York "white box" with stylistic references to early 20th-century Italian design: the Palladian-style floor and the "Pontiano" style handles create an atmosphere that blends modernity and tradition, fully embodying the Milanese spirit.