Fiera Milano’s miart modern and contemporary art fair returns to Milan’s Allianz MiCo from April 14—16 for its 27th edition, presented with support from its main partner, Gruppo Intesa Sanpaolo. Nicola Ricciardi directs this year’s iteration around the keyword and titular theme “Crescendo,” noting a 40 percent increase in the fair’s roster of presenters, resulting in 169 presenting galleries from 27 different countries. This is also the fair’s first time expanding beyond its typical physical confines, engaging with Triennale Milano for a collaborative series of talks and more.
Bendt Eyckermans, “The archivist,” 2023, Oil on linen, 66 7/8 x 52 3/4 x 1 inches; courtesy of the artist and Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York.
New to the fair this year are galleries like Crèvecœur, 1 Mira Madrid, Dvir Gallery, Madragoa, Nino Mier Gallery, Repetto Gallery, Perrotin, C L E A R I N G, Galerie Jocelyn Wolff,and Esther Schipper. While the 2023 edition includes a strong international presence, welcoming art spaces from four different continents—like Galleria Continua, Copetti Antiquari, Eclectica Contemporary, Eredi Marelli, FOUNDRY SEOUL, WHATIFTHEWORLD, von ammon co, and Gallery Sofie Van de Velde, to name a few—visitors will also a strong representation of Italian galleries. This list encompasses names from across the country like kaufmann Repetto, Gió Marconi, Alfonso Artiaco, Vistamare, ZERO…, LIA RUMMA, Magazzino, FRANCESCA MININI, Galleria Tommaso Calabro, Raffaella Cortese, Galleria Continua, and more.
The aforementioned galleries can be found divided into sectors including the main Established platform, featuring mostly contemporary artists and some 20th-century names; Emergent curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini to focus on young galleries; and Decades, where curator Alberto Salvadori has selected 10 monographic projects spanning each decade from the last century, from the 1910s to 2010—including presentations like Giò Ponti and Richard Ginori with ED Gallery representing the 1920s and Charlotte Perriand presented by M77, looking at the 1950s.
Fiona Mackay, “Alice,” 2020, fabric dye and spray pastel on 300g cold pressed cotton paper, 120 x 80 cm; courtesy of KLEMM’S, Berlin.
Several new prizes, commissions, and acquisitions will also be joining the fair’s rosters. This year’s iteration includes the eighth edition of the Herno Prize (awarded to the best exhibition), the inaugural Henraux Foundation Sculpture Commission, and the first-ever Massimo Giorgetti Prize supporting young artists. Other highlights to look out for include a partnership with fashion label MSGM, including a commissioned work by artists Eva and Franco Mattes, a radio initiative featuring playlists curated by the Gedi Group to embody the mood of each presentation sector, and installations and exhibitions around the city—including public art like works by Rossella Biscotti, Liliana Moro, and Otobong Nkanga for ArtLine.
John Lindell, “Untitled,” 2022, Glazed Stoneware, 9.5 x 8 x 5.5 inches; courtesy of the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London.
Kelton Campos Fausto, “Reorientar modos de estar na terra,” 2022, Mixed on canvas, 51 5/8 x 59 inches; courtesy of HOA Galeria, São Paulo.
