PAC Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea — Attraction in Milan

I've seen plenty of contemporary galleries around the world and this was probably the most disappointing one. All we could see inside was a bunch of artworks of dubious value, and performances that made us laugh and run away, so amatorial they were. The content of the pavilion changes constantly and it may not always be to the level we've experienced, but what we've seen speaks out loud about the management of this place. The performances were also quite disrespectful of the audience: loud noises, bad smell of chemicals, flashes of light thrown out in the eyes when we had adapted to complete darkness, and we were even asked to enter a room where gas would have made us cry, as a response to the situation of immigrants dying in the Mediterranean Sea! The worst type of conceptual art, and clearly politically/ideologically driven. The modern art museum next door is a completely different experience, and well...

PAC Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea in Milano is a must-visit for anyone who loves contemporary art. I recently (Jan 2025) saw the Marcello Maloberti: METAL PANIC exhibition, and it was incredible. The show was a heartfelt tribute to Milan, blending everyday life with poetry, spirituality, and striking visual elements. The way Maloberti used both the indoor and outdoor spaces was so creative—it added a fresh perspective to the building’s modernist architecture.

The ambiance at PAC is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. If you’re into thought-provoking art or want to explore something unique while in Milan, PAC is the perfect spot. Keep an eye on their rotating exhibits—they’re always worth...

This is a very nice space that, for this exhibition, anyway, is wasted. An exhibit of works by Cesare Viel will be here until 1.12.2019. A complete waste of my time and money, but maybe I'm just too unsophisticated to recognize the brilliance of a big rectangle of dirt. Or the beauty of a video showing people setting a table. Or the wonder to be found in a big stack of bales of hay, with a ladder (that you can't use) leaning against it. Perhaps there are some great concepts here, but if art cannot be enjoyed, or at least be thought provoking, without being explained, count me out. "Show, don't tell", is common advice when writing fiction. I feel it should apply to art, as well. I'm sure the next exhibition will be better, no...