Arnaldo Pomodoro: A Life — Major Retrospective in Milan

Gallerie d’Italia – Intesa Sanpaolo presents a retrospective dedicated to Arnaldo Pomodoro, running in Milan from 29 May to 18 October 2026. The exhibition brings together more than 40 works spanning early investigations to large-scale public sculptures.

What to see

• Historic works: pieces from the 1950s through the 2000s showing the development of material and form.
• Monumental sculptures: large spheres, discs and cubes designed to interact with public spaces.
• Chronological layout: rooms arranged by decade to trace the transition from graphic arts and goldsmithing to monumental sculpture.
• Archive: documents, catalogues, letters and photographs that reconstruct the personal and professional context behind the work.
• Installation: a route combining indoor displays and outdoor installations, with restored works permanently placed in the cloister and garden.

Why visit

The retrospective provides a comprehensive view of Pomodoro’s poetics, highlighting the contrast between smooth surfaces and inner complexity, his use of bronze and geometric vocabulary. It’s a rare chance to see works conceived for urban settings alongside intimate pieces, supported by archival material that illuminates the creative process.

Practical information

• Where: Gallerie d’Italia – Intesa Sanpaolo, Piazza della Scala 6, Milan.
• When: from 29 May to 18 October 2026.
• Curators: Luca Massimo Barbero and Federico Giani.
• Visiting tip: allow at least 90 minutes to see both interior galleries and outdoor works.

The retrospective is suitable for visitors familiar with Pomodoro’s work as well as those approaching contemporary sculpture for the first time through a well-documented exhibition route.