Donna Repubblica. I Giorni del Referendum
Federico Patellani and the Italy of the Referendum, at MUNAF
About Donna Repubblica
Women and the Birth of the Republic at MUNAF
On the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of the institutional referendum of 1946, the MUNAF – National Museum of Photography in Cinisello Balsamo (Metropolitan City of Milan), housed in Villa Ghirlanda, presents the exhibition 'Donna Repubblica. I Giorni del Referendum'. A photographic journey that retraces one of the founding moments of Italian history.
Federico Patellani's Shots
The protagonist is Federico Patellani, one of the great masters of Italian photojournalism, whose collection of over 620,000 items is preserved at MUNAF. His photographs recount the end of World War II, women's suffrage, the vote on June 2, 1946, between Monarchy and Republic, and the start of the Constituent Assembly. The images capture the moment when Italian women were called to the polls for the first time.
A Multimedia Journey
The exhibition is enhanced by an installation by Studio Azzurro, which expands the photographic narrative with a contemporary language. The exhibition, with free admission, is an opportunity to reflect on the value of democratic participation and the contribution of women to the construction of the Republic, in dialogue with the vocation of the Cinisello museum, a national hub dedicated to photography.
Donna Repubblica — edition 2026
Set up at MUNAF in Villa Ghirlanda, the exhibition retraces the end of World War II, women's suffrage, and the Monarchy-Republic referendum through photographs by Federico Patellani, of whom the museum holds over 620,000 items. The exhibition is completed by an installation by Studio Azzurro. The exhibition is free admission, with a vernissage on May 30th at 5:00 PM.
Programme Donna Repubblica 2026
Vernissage
May 30th, 5:00 PM.
Exhibition
- Photographs by Federico Patellani on the end of World War II, women's suffrage, and the 1946 referendum
- Installation by Studio Azzurro
- Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Highlights Donna Repubblica 2026
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Where
MUNAF – National Museum of Photography, Villa Ghirlanda, Cinisello Balsamo (MI).
Opening Hours
Wednesday-Friday 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM. Vernissage May 30th at 5:00 PM.
Admission
Free.
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Where does it take place — Donna Repubblica
MUNAF – Museo Nazionale di Fotografia, Villa Ghirlanda
Villa Ghirlanda Silva, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo