shelidonApril 14, 2025Leave a Comment

If you want to do something different and you like discovering lesser-known places, you can’t miss the Hundredicrafts exhibition called Adorned Dancer of Eastern Screen, set on the side of the City’s Castle in Via Quintino Sella 4.

This exhibition showcases a series of screens meticulously crafted using various intangible cultural heritage techniques, complemented by a range of lifestyle works such as porcelain, Nanjing Yunjin brocade, embroidery, lacquerware, tea sets, and furniture. It presents a perfect fusion of aesthetics and life, exploring and providing cross-cultural aesthetic inspiration and solutions for the global high-end customization field.

The pieces, both traditional and with a contemporary vibe, carry such grace and beauty that they’ll knock the breath right out of you, but this is not the only reason you should visit.

The exhibition is set on the upper floor of the palace, which also hosts the Museum of Art and Science, a unique institution dedicated to the intersection of art, science, and the authentication of artworks. Established in 1990 by German physicist and art enthusiast Gottfried Matthaes, the museum is housed in the 19th-century Palazzo Bonacossa, and is renowned for its educational approach to distinguishing authentic artworks from forgeries. It offers interactive exhibits that guide visitors through various materials and techniques used in art and antiquities, from paintings to ceramics to antique furniture. Each section is equipped with “test stations” featuring microscopes, magnifying glasses, and special lighting, allowing visitors to engage in hands-on analysis and learn about the characteristics that differentiate genuine artifacts from replicas.

The museum also features two rooms dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, offering insights into his life and work during his time in Milan. Exhibits include studies on his “Treatise on Painting” and his contributions to art and science.