Listen To MI - Milan and its House Museums in a podcast

In the fourth and final episode of the itinerary on fashion in Milan we relive the birth of the Concept Store through the words of Carla Sozzani, founder of Corso Como 10, the progenitor of this genre. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Carla Sozzani, founder of Corso Como 10 Fabio Quaranta, stylist François Berthoud, fashion illustrator Satoshi Kuwata, stylist CREDITS: Listen To MI is a project of t...

In the third episode of the itinerary on fashion in Milan we travel through an important district for Milanese fashion, the Savona / Tortona area , and we outline the figure of the "king" of Milanese fashion, Giorgio Armani , through his museum, the Armani Silos. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Satoshi Kuwata, stylist François Berthoud, fashion illustrator Carla Sozzani, founder of Corso...

In the second episode of the itinerary on fashion in Milan we explore the many links between the very elegant Villa Necchi Campiglio and the world of fashion. GUESTS (in order of appearance) François Berthoud, fashion illustrator Satoshi Kuwata, stylist Carla Sozzani, founder of Corso Como 10 Alessia Garibaldi, architect Alberto Rollo, writer Angela Vettese, art historian CREDITS: Listen To MI is...

In the first episode of the itinerary on fashion in Milan we explore the reasons for this Milanese excellence which has its roots in the style of the inhabitants. The elegance of the clothes is reflected in that of the buildings, as evidenced by the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, or in the dynamism of its events, such as Fashion Week. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Carla Sozzani, founder of Corso Como...

In the fourth and final episode of the itinerary on architecture in Milan we take a step back in time, up to the Renaissance, to discover how two brilliant architects, Filarete and Bramante, left indelible traces in the city, such as the State University , Santa Maria near San Satiro and Santa Maria delle Grazie , where you can find Leonardo da Vinci's celebrated Last Supper . GUESTS (in order...

In the third episode of the itinerary on architecture in Milan it's the turn of a very innovative style, whose echoes can also be found in contemporary architecture. We are talking about rationalism , which we will explore through one of his masters, Gio Ponti , and one of his most famous creations, the Pirelli skyscraper . GUESTS (in order of appearance) Alessia garibaldi, architect Fulvio Ir...

In the second episode of the itinerary on architecture in Milan we are on the trail of one of the greatest Milanese architects, Piero Portaluppi . We explore three of Portaluppi's palaces that can be visited: the elegant and innovative Boschi Di Stefano House Museum , followed by the phantasmagorical urban villa Necchi Campiglio , to conclude our walk in Corso Venezia with the Ulrico Hoepli Pl...

In the first episode of the itinerary on architecture in Milan we discover one of the most characteristic styles of Milan, the " Liberty " style. First we explore it in the Porta Venezia district , and then we appreciate its more radical consequences in the Quadrilatero del Silenzio , the "Quadrangle of Silence", with Palazzo Fidia , the unfinished dream of the brilliant archit...

In the fourth and final episode of the itinerary on literature in Milan we dive into one of the most famous and picturesque areas of the city: the Navigli , a place full of stories and characters, from Alda Merini to Elio Vittorini. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Anty Pansera, design historian Alberto Rollo, writer Francois Berthoud, illustrator Stefano Bartezzaghi, writer CREDITS: Listen To MI i...

In the third episode of the itinerary on literature in Milan it's up to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum to be discovered as a place of suggestion for writers and art lovers, followed by the unforgettable rooms of the Biblioteca Ambrosiana. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Edgarda Ferri, writer Stefano Bartezzaghi, writer Alberto Rollo, writer Alberto Saibene, writer Salvatore Gregorietti, graphic desi...

In the second episode of the itinerary on literature in Milan we explore two places with profound literary echoes: the evocative Bagatti Valsecchi Museum , the place of choice of the Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk, and the Casa del Manzoni , the house of Alessandro Manzoni, one of the most important Italian novelists. Listen To MI is a project of the Case Museo di Milano, with the support of Fondazion...

Nel primo episodio dell'itinerario sulla letteratura a Milano capiamo perchè Milano sia così importante per l'editoria, ed esploriamo tre delle sue librerie, dalla  libreria Hoepli , vero tempio milanese dei libri, all'antica  libreria Bocca  fino al nascosto e delizioso  caffè letterario Colibrì . In the first episode of the itinerary on literature in Milan, we understand why Milan is...

In the fourth and final episode of the itinerary on music in Milan we explore the places of Jazz, from those of yesterday, such as the Capolinea and the Scimmie , to those of today, such as the Blue Note and the Franco Parenti theatre. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Enrico Ruggeri, singer-songwriter Petra Magoni, singer CREDITS: Listen To MI is a project of the Case Museo di Milano, with the supp...

In the third episode of the itinerary on music in Milan we explore the Milan Conservatory, one of the most prestigious in Italy, where the musicians of tomorrow are forged. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Alberto Rollo, writer Enrico Ruggeri, singer-songwriter Petra Magoni, singer CREDITS: Listen To MI is a project of the Case Museo di Milano, with the support of Fondazione Cariplo - www.casemuseo...

In the second episode of the itinerary on music in Milan we explore the temple of opera, the Teatro alla Scala, and the neighborhood that surrounds it, with particular attention to two house museums, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum and the Poldi Pezzoli Museum. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Alberto Rollo, writer Enrico Ruggeri, singer-songwriter Carla Sozzani, founder Corso Como 10 Alessia Garibald...

In the first episode of the itinerary on music in Milan we understand why Milan is attractive for musicians that lasts from the 19th century to today, through the great protagonists such as Giuseppe Verdi up to the songwriters of yesterday and today. GUESTS (in order of appearance) Enrico Ruggeri, singer-songwriter Alberto Rollo, writer Petra Magoni, singer Edgarda Ferri, writer CREDITS: Listen To...

In the fourth and final episode of the Design itinerary, we follow an exciting journey from the  Triennale , a true temple of Design, to the  Museo del Mobile  in Castello Sforzesco , continuing through two very interesting foundations dedicated to important designers, the  Achille Castiglioni Foundation  and the  Franco Albini Foundation , to arrive in the Sarpi district with the ADI Design Museu...

In the third episode of the Design itinerary, the protagonist is the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, an incredible casket of beauty and one of the first museums in Milan. We will then explore the neighborhood that surrounds it, to understand why it was so important in the history of design in Milan. GUESTS (in order of appearance)  Anty Pansera, design historian Luca Nichetto, designer Alessandra Balderesch...

The second episode of the Design itinerary takes us to the marvelous Boschi Di Stefano House Museum , an Art Deco jewel that also hides an unexpected bond with a great designer who recently passed away,   Alessandro Mendini . GUESTS (in order of appearance) Alessandra Baldereschi, designer Fulvio Irace, architecture historian Anty Pansera, design historian Chiara Alessi, design historian CREDITS:...

In the first episode of the Design itinerary, we discover why Milanese Design has become so well-known internationally and why Design Week has become an unmissable and whirlwind event that leads to discovering new corners of the city. Finally, let's discover the secrets of the Cinque Vie district, one of the most successful districts of Design Week. GUESTA (in order of appearance) Chiara Aless...

Milan and its House Museums in a podcast

In the 4th and final episode of the contemporary art in Milan we visit an up-and-coming district, Scalo Romana, where the great protagonist is Fondazione Prada. This is one of the most important private institutions of contemporary art in Italy. It's located in an ex-industrial area which is filling up with artists and creatives.  GUESTS: Alberto Rollo, writer Vincenzo Trione, art critic Carl...

In the third episode of the contemporary art itinerary in Milan we take you to one of the liveliest areas of the city: Porta Venezia . Here you will find the wonderful Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano , the house of two legendary art collectors; Villa Necchi Campiglio , where art meets elegance, and the PAC , the contemporary art pavilion. GUESTS:  Anty Pansera , design historian Vincenzo Trione...

In the second episode on the contemporary art itinerary in Milan we discover the heart of the city: the Duomo square with the Museo del 900 and Palazzo Reale , a well known exhibition center. Then we go to the Brera Art Academy . GUESTS: Vincenzo Trione, art critic Angela Vettese, art historian Minjung Kim, artist CREDITS: Listen To MI is a project of the Milan House Museums, supported by Fondazio...

In this first episode we discover some of the most interesting private art galleries of Milan, together with the Pirelli Hangar Bicocca Art Center and the MiArt fair.  GUESTS: * Vincenzo Trione, art critic * Alessandra Baldereschi, designer CREDITS: Listen To MI is a project of the Milan House Museums, supported by Fondazione Cariplo. - https://casemuseo.it/en/ Concept & Production: Stefa...