Imago Civium
The photographic exhibition that tells the story of Cologno Monzese through the faces of its citizens
About Imago Civium
A city told by its faces
Imago Civium is a photographic project created in Cologno Monzese, in the province of Milan, by photographer Marco Rilli as part of a collaboration with the Municipality. The idea is simple and powerful: to tell the identity and collective memory of the city through the portraits of its citizens, at least two hundred, photographed in various locations in the area.
A widespread set throughout the city streets
To carry out the project, Rilli set up his photographic studio in various parts of Cologno, photographing anyone who wished to participate. Each citizen involved was asked to provide their first name, last name, origin, and a story of the highlights of their lives: thus, each shot becomes a small fragment of personal history intertwined with that of the community.
The exhibition at Villa Casati
The project culminates in a large photographic exhibition hosted in the Sala Crippa of Villa Casati, on Via Mazzini, the cultural heart of the city. Here, the two hundred portraits form a choral visual narrative, centering on citizen participation and the social and cultural richness of Cologno Monzese.
Imago Civium — edition 2026
Launched in 2025, the Imago Civium project concludes with the photographic exhibition scheduled for October 2026 in the Sala Crippa of Villa Casati, in Cologno Monzese. On display are the portraits of the approximately two hundred citizens who participated in the project by photographer Marco Rilli, each accompanied by their personal story. The exhibition thus offers a choral visual narrative of the community. The precise dates and times will be announced by the Municipality closer to the opening.
Programme Imago Civium 2026
The concluding exhibition of the project is scheduled for October 2026 in the Sala Crippa of Villa Casati. The exhibition features portraits of the approximately two hundred citizens photographed by Marco Rilli in various locations around the city, each with their name, origin, and personal story. The opening dates and visiting hours will be announced by the Municipality of Cologno Monzese.
Highlights Imago Civium 2026
The two hundred portraits of the citizens of Cologno Monzese created by Marco Rilli, displayed together in the Sala Crippa of Villa Casati.
Practical information — Imago Civium
How to get there
The exhibition takes place in the Sala Crippa of Villa Casati, at Via Mazzini 9, in Cologno Monzese (Milan). The municipality is served by Metro Line 2 (green).
Admission
For opening hours and access information, consult the website of the Municipality of Cologno Monzese.
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Where does it take place — Imago Civium
Villa Casati, Sala Crippa
Via Mazzini 9, 20093 Cologno Monzese