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Umberto Boccioni – The Path to Futurism

  • locationPiazza Bernardino Luini 6, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
  • Lugano, Switzerland
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  • dateSaturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Friday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Description

The focus of the exhibition is on the pre-futurist paintings donated to the city of Lugano by the heirs of Gabriele Chiattone, the patron and supporter of the artist during his Milanese years. These early works provide an in-depth insight into a crucial phase of Boccioni's artistic development. The exhibition is complemented by paintings from the early futurist years, conveying the intensity of Boccioni's search for a new visual language that expresses the modernity and rhythm of contemporary life. Notes - The full list of prices, discounts, concessions, and opening hours can be viewed directly on the museum's website.

Highlights

  • Exhibition on Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916)
  • Focus on pre-futurist paintings
  • Complemented by works from the early futurist years

General Information

The exhibition at MASI is dedicated to the work of Umberto Boccioni and offers insight into his artistic development. Special attention is given to the pre-futurist paintings donated by the heirs of Gabriele Chiattone.

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locationPiazza Bernardino Luini 6, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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