Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Collection
The museum's permanent collection is an ode to 20th-century modern art, with a
particular focus on Milanese talent. Chronological rooms take you from Volpedo's
powerful neo-impressionist painting of striking workers,
Il Quarto Stato
(The
Fourth Estate), through the dynamic work of Futurist greats such as Umberto Boc-
cioni, Carlo Carrà, Gino Severini and Giacomo Balla, and on to Abstractism, Sur-
realism, Spatialism and Arte Povera. The collection provides a fascinating social
commentary on Italy's trajectory through two world wars and into the technologic-
al era.
Giacomo Arengario
The other highlight of the museum is this 3rd-floor
bistro
( 02 7209 3814;
ing the Duomo, where artful rooms are decorated in a luxe Art Deco style. Top-
notch bistro fare includes fish platters, truffles and game, which are served by
jacketed waiters. During the day, gaze out at the Duomo's spires and at night enjoy
the jewel-like colours of the stained-glass windows.
Top Tips
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Consider a guided tour, available in Italian, English and French.
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The museum's 3rd-floor restaurants offer an unparalleled view of the Duomo's spires
and is run by the excellent people from Da Giacomo (
Click here
)
.
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The most iconic painting in the collection is Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo's
The
Fourth Estate,
a scene of striking workers that embodies the idea of 'mass movement'.
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The Arengario is linked to the Palazzo Reale (
Click here
)
by a suspended footbridge.
Take a Break
Book ahead for lunch at the museum's 3rd-floor Giacomo Arengario bistro (left) to
make sure you snag a seat on the terrace.
