/ IL CORAGGIO DEL PROPRIO TEMPO

What are the values, emotions, the "thought" that underlies an opera now assimilated into the urban fabric and into the history books? The idea of ​​a show of some players in the world of Architecture that have changed the way we live reinventing the places where we live and the objects we use, comes from the study of archival documents, books, letters, citations. Documents topical disconcerting to be transmitted especially to the younger generation, because they understand that art and the profession can be a tool of struggle. In every historical period. Hence the desire to tell the life of men who fought against a totalitarian regime paying, sometimes with their lives, choices of autonomy and freedom. The text aims to shed light on the relationship between the artists and the ideals that bound them to each other. Focused on the city of Milan and the central role that the Triennial, Fair and Casabella have had in the dissemination of the Modern Movement. An example of how their profession if lived as "mission", can become an instrument of struggle and contribute to individual and collective spiritual freedom. Fight not only against totalitarian regimes but against intolerance and indifference, the myths and false ideals of a society of "papier mache". A story about men who have changed Italy, its image and its way of life. And a glimpse of a period in the recent history of an Italy that wants to look at Europe. The underlying theme is the text of Maria Brandoni Albini, "The Gibigianna": an overview on Italy between the wars and the intellectuals of the time. Integrated by the writings of Albini, Pagano, Persian, BBPR, Bridges, Palanti, Gardella, Giolli and many others. Texts (letters, articles and publications retrieved from different archives) alongside photographs and video vintage: to illustrate the political and cultural climate in the years of Fascism and the Reconstruction. The show is sponsored by Comune, Triennale and Ordine degli architetti di Milano. Limited seating reservations required : fondazionefrancoalbini@gmail.com www.zonasantambrogio.com