Stolpersteine are quite literally "stumbling stones". Small plates inscribed with the name and life…read moredates of Nazi genocide victims. The original stolpersteine art project was initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992 and continues to this day. The art aims to commemorate individual people at exactly their last place of residence or work. Over 56,000 stolpersteine have been laid in a number of European countries and it is good to see that the project has expanded to Italy. Jews and other "undesirables" were deported from Italy, just like Germany and the Netherlands and other countries occupied by the Nazis. Stolpersteine are placed into the pavement with name, place and date of birth, concentration or extermination camp, and date of death. Every person who will walk into these "stones" will remember the atrocity happened. (You don't actually "trip" over them. They're flush with the pavement.) We can never forget. Here on Corso Magenta, there are three stones. Giuseppe Segre (born 1873), Olga Lovvy Segre (born 1878) and Alberto Segre (born 1899) were deported from Milan in 1943 and 1944, then killed at Auschwitz in 1944. Never again. [Review 10715 overall, 483 of 2019.]

This 3D art is impressive. My favorite are all the flowers. This gallery has only part of the…read morecollection. We did not go to the studio. It's really amazing to see in person.

My words won't do this art gallery justice. For me, this was better than going to any 15th century…read moreart museum or Roman sculpture gallery. Yes, you can go ahead and call me despicable. But there's a reason 15th century biblical art was so omnipresent during its time. It was the style at the time and everyone who could afford art wanted Jesus depictions. That said, this gallery is full of vibrant, colorful art which literally protrudes from the painting. The artist Massino Meda depicts nature with such vivacity that it strikes you. The 3D paintings of coral, the sea, glaciers, mountains, and landscapes are just so gorgeous. They shine, brighten, and delight the viewer. If I had the disposable income I would no doubt have picked up a few to brighten my home with some rich color and serene images of nature. It is seriously a great break from the kind of art you see in the huge basilicas and art galleries in Italy. It is a modern, contemporary style, and I can't imagine anyone walking in and not feeling entranced. Even if you don't have the money, it's so worth it to walk in to have a pleasurable viewing experience.

I lament the changes in Brera. A decade or so ago Brera was an artistic neighborhood, centering…read morearound the wonderful Pinacoteca Art Museum. Authenticity was evident in the bars, restaurants, shops and cafes that filled the lovely neighborhood. Today, developers have turned Brera into an ersatz mall catering to tourists and the well heeled. There is nothing real or authentic about Brera, and sadly it has transformed into a Disneyesque version of itself, not unlike the Marais in Paris. Why urban developers in Europe feel the need to transform neighborhoods into something that may cause Americans to spend money is obvious. It's crash capitalism, and that avarice will eventually ruin all travel. Culture is inherently important to a country's identity. When you lose your identity, I don't know what's left. Have pride in what you are and don't try to emulate the worst of American culture. It's tacky.

Brera is an amazing neighborhood, housing the best design studios in Milan and therefore the world!…read moreIt's truly amazing to see the latest in fashion and interior design. Wander in to courtyards holding multiple design houses and you'll see incredible bathroom fixtures, lamps, furniture, and clothing. We love Milan and Brera is definitely one of the many reasons!

The best Asian art gallery in town. The tiny and cosy galley is located in a side street between…read morecorso Magenta and the Sforzesco Castle and boast a well selected range of brass and stone art objects especially of Indian origin. The have also and extensive selection of ethnic jewelry The owners are quite urbane and fully proficient on Asian art topics and are always happy to welcome you to tour their treasures and are not pushy at all to get a deal. Highly recomended

Another two hours with modern art (not contemporary art, which is different). This is classic art…read morefrom the last century or so and was a wonderful time. The museum offers free lockers for storing your stuff and they permit photography though no selfie sticks, tripods or flash. Standard museum stuff. They also have a free wifi that worked quite well. Culptures, paintings, artworks and more. Major focus on Italian works, which is understandable. I specifically enjoyed the works I've uploaded. Emilio Longoni (1859-1932) "Glacier" (1912), Guglielmo Giardi (1842-1917) "Laguna" (1891) and Pablo Picasso (1892-1973) "Tete de Femme" (1957). But there was so much more including sculptures by Rodin and the Parnassus (on the ceiling) and the walls in the Ballroom. Corot, Cezanne, Marquet, Gauguin, Van Gogh. Too many to list. Make the time to visit this museum. Totally worth it and in addition to touring the Duomo, one of the MUST DO in Milan. I only wish that the gift shop in the museum offered some of these prints, but they do not. [Review 10721 overall, 489 of 2019.]

In late November of 2025,I spent a delightful five hours enjoying its fine collection of late 18th…read moreCentury,19th Century,and very early 20th Century Paintings produced primarily by Italian Painters.The second floor which featured French Impressionist Art and Post Impressist Art was closed,due to renovation. Painters with noteworthy paintings included Andrea Appiani("Queen Elizabeth of Hungary Helping The Poor"),Francesco Hayez("Mary Magdalene"),Guisseppe Pellizza de Volpedo("Fourth Estate"),Federico Zandromeneghi("Young Girl Reading")iGuisseppe de Nittis("Place des Pyramides"),Andreas Aschenbach("Rough Sea Under Stormy Sky",German Realist),Emilio Longoni("Glacier"),Giovanni Boldini("Blonde Bride"),Plinio Nomellini("First Reading")and Gino Severini("Angel of Life"),among others.This art museum is close to the Palestro Metro Station in Milan.

Rem Koolhaas is an amazing architect and one of my favorite buildings I've ever been to is his…read moreSeattle Public Library. When I found out he designed this museum I had to go. It's in a repurposed old distillery and new meets old in this pleasant space. It was founded by Miuccia Prada the owner of Prada, Miu Miu, helmet lang, etc... and her billions went to good use as no expense was spared. The bathrooms and locker room are a must visit. The decorative panels are normal construction material but it's been powder coated lime green and feels much more elevated. The bathrooms are the nicest and most interesting I've used in a long time. Each one is private and there is a lightbulb above the door where you can easily see which is open. It's a very large space and the best part is the "tower" you climb. It's 10 stories with something different every wall, you also get a great view of Milan cityscape the higher you go. Probably the most famous exhibits are by Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst. Both works are representative of their style as artists. The most memorable one is the mushroom room which you enter after following a handrail in complete darkness.

If you are into contemporary and experimental art and installations and interesting exhibition…read morespaces, this is a MUST-visit if you are in Milan. I'm not going to detail what you will see, it will ruin the surprise(s). Especially awesome is the elevator in the 10 story building, the bathroom on the 1st floor (the 2nd floor by American counting), the restaurant on the 6th floor with views, and all of the other site-specific buildings on the grounds, with installations. Simply, just GO.