Talk: Francesco Somaini — Urban Body: From Sculpture to the City

Talk: Francesco Somaini — Urban Body: From Sculpture to the City

On Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 18:00 a talk will examine the work of Francesco Somaini, with a focus on his engagement with the city. The event reviews moments when sculpture acts as social critique and a tool for rethinking public space.

The session covers Somaini's encounters with American architecture in the 1960s and 1970s, his large-scale works abroad, and the role of project materials such as drawings and photomontages in envisioning urban interventions.

Why attend

• Learn about a pioneer of urban art in Italy and Europe.
• Explore his critical stance toward modernity and architectural utopias.
• Understand how sculptural project work can influence public-space transformation.

Practical information

Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Time: 18:00

Venue: Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Corso Venezia 52, Milan

Curators: Johan & Levi

In collaboration with: Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Fondazione Francesco Somaini Scultore

Venue phone: +39 02 38273001

Practical tips

• Arrive early to secure a seat; the talk is suitable for those interested in exhibitions, art history and urban design.
• Call the venue to check for any last-minute changes.