Artists of the light: Dan Flavin, James Turrell, Robert Irwin
Discover traces of artists such as Flavin, Turrell and Irwin in a short journey around Milan. Explore the links between the local landscape, art and the future visiting Villa Panza in Biumo, near Varese and the Chiesa Rossa in the south of Milan. Admire how artists use light to alter and interact with the environment, creating unique and exceptional atmospheres. A short trip in the surroundings of Milan to admire environmental art and explore the relationship with the ambient space, meant both in an architectural sense as well as a political, social and historical.
DETAILS
Departure is planned at 9:00 from Piazza Castello.
The bus will take you north towards the Italian Alps to reach Varese: the garden town of Lombardy. Enter the 16th century Basilica for short visit and walk through the city center to reach the Palazzo Estense’s gardens. Take a sweet break at the historical Pasticerria Zamberletti, to enjoy a coffee and pasticcino, small cake.
From there to Villa Panza in Biumo, a classical country house such as many scattered in this territory that lies between the plain and the Alps, where a constellation of beautiful small lakes have been holiday destination for centuries. Visit the Villa and its contemporary art collection.
You could have lunch at the LUCE restaurant, guided by one of the raising stars among the Italian chefs.
Rest in while visiting the gardens before heading back to Milan, to discover the Chiesa Rossa, the Red Church, where a private visit will take you to discover Dan Flavin installations that play with color and light to transform the ambience.
The bus will take you back to the Castel, but you can also chose to walk towards the centre of the city along the Naviglio Pavese, the canal that takes water out from Milan, and reach the Darsena at the perfect time to enjoy a traditional Aperitivo, a pre-dinner drink with snacks, on the outside tables along the canal.
Dates: Saturday 2nd July or Sunday 10th July from 9:00 to 20:00
Group: Minimum 6 – Maximum 15
Deadline: 9th June
Price: 180 € per person (Special Price for ICOM) + lunch (tasting menu) or bag lunch on demand.
Services included: guide tour, transfer, entrance ticket.
Booking info:
ELESTA TRAVEL
Tel: +39 02 29060039
E-mail: info@elestatravel.it