Omaggio a Franco Vimercati
The conceptual photography of Franco Vimercati at MUNAF
About Omaggio a Vimercati
Franco Vimercati at MUNAF in Cinisello Balsamo
The MUNAF – National Museum of Photography in Cinisello Balsamo (Metropolitan City of Milan), housed at Villa Ghirlanda, pays homage to Franco Vimercati, a key figure in Italian conceptual photography, known for his patient and rigorous work on objects and repetition.
Four still lifes acquired by the museum
The heart of the exhibition consists of four untitled works recently added to the museum's collections: still lifes depicting a tureen, a glass, a vase with a black insert, and a coffee grinder. Everyday objects that, through Vimercati's lens, become an opportunity for an investigation into perception, time, and light. The display is enriched by archival documents and artist books.
A seminar and a film
The exhibition, curated by Matteo Balduzzi, is accompanied by the screening of the film 'Il diario della luce' (2019) and a study seminar, 'Intorno a Franco Vimercati', with the participation of critics and scholars. Set up on the first floor of MUNAF, in parallel with other museum exhibitions, the initiative confirms Cinisello Balsamo's role as a national hub for author photography. Free admission.
Omaggio a Vimercati — edition 2026
Displayed on the first floor of MUNAF at Villa Ghirlanda, the exhibition presents four untitled works by Franco Vimercati — a tureen, a glass, a vase with a black insert, and a coffee grinder — along with archival documents, artist books, and the screening of the film 'Il diario della luce' (2019). The opening reception on March 21st (6:00 PM) is preceded by the study seminar 'Intorno a Franco Vimercati'. Curated by Matteo Balduzzi. Free admission.
Programme Omaggio a Vimercati 2026
Opening reception and seminar
March 21st: seminar 'Intorno a Franco Vimercati' (3:00 PM-5:00 PM); opening reception at 6:00 PM.
Exhibition
- Four still lifes acquired by the museum: tureen, glass, vase with black insert, coffee grinder
- Archival documents and artist books
- Screening of the film 'Il diario della luce' (2019)
- Opening Hours: Wed-Fri 4 PM-7 PM; Sat-Sun 10 AM-7 PM
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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. Opening reception March 21st at 6:00 PM, preceded by the seminar (3:00 PM-5:00 PM).
Admission
Free.
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Where does it take place — Omaggio a Vimercati
MUNAF – Museo Nazionale di Fotografia, Villa Ghirlanda
Villa Ghirlanda Silva, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo