The Witness: NABA x Casa degli Artisti

When: 13/05/2026 - 17/05/2026
Where: Casa degli Artisti, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga 89/A, Milan

THE WITNESS is a collaborative exhibition produced by NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti and Casa degli Artisti. The project presents works by students and faculty from the Visual Arts Department and examines the role of the artist as an active witness to current political, social and identity tensions.

Concept and installation

The exhibition reflects on permanence of visibility in the digital era, bringing together works that convert contemporary events and fragments into varied visual languages. Matilde Cassani Studio’s installation reshapes Casa degli Artisti’s spaces using reclaimed aluminum grid panels repurposed as tables, benches, walls and niches, turning industrial materials into tactful exhibition scenarios.

Artists and curation

A selection committee made up of faculty and practicing artists curated the show. The displayed works mainly come from students enrolled in the Painting and Visual Arts undergraduate program and the Master’s level Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies at NABA’s Milan campus.

• Ava Anderton
• Penelope Andronico
• Paolo Barti
• Gianvito Capriati
• Lucia Cappellazzi
• Other selected NABA student projects

Key program highlights (selection)

• 13 May – Opening at 18:30 with performative interventions activating indoor and outdoor spaces.
• 14 May – Curatorial Day: roundtables addressing ecology, memory, feminisms and decolonial practices; lectures and discussions led by guest speakers and students.
• 15 May – Meetings with collectors and a screening program focused on video art and video installations.
• 16 May – Day dedicated to performances developed with faculty guidance, exploring body-material research.
• 17 May – Closing with collective performances conceived during the exhibition.

Why attend

THE WITNESS showcases emerging practices from NABA’s student community, combining multidisciplinary works with a program of performances and curated talks. The experimental installation and accompanying events provide a direct encounter with contemporary art approaches and critical reflection on today’s issues.

Practical information: Casa degli Artisti, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga 89/A, Milan. Opening hours and access conditions may change; please check updates from the hosting institutions.