Get ready to dive into a captivating journey through time as Veneranda Fabbrica celebrates the inseparable bond between Milan Cathedral and the art of photography. The exhibition “Ritratto Duomo. Storia fotografica del Duomo e della sua Fabbrica“, inaugurated on April 23 and open until July 23, 2024, in the Gian Galeazzo Hall of the Duomo Museum, offers a unique look at the historical phases of the cathedral through images ranging from period testimonies to more contemporary visions.
Salt papers, albumin prints, gelatin wonders and much more. Glass plates embellished with collodion and gelatine, negatives dancing on strips of film and slides whispering stories of bygone eras: it is a veritable buffet of photographic history.
Among the reliquaries of the past are contemporary masterpieces that show the evolution of the cathedral and the art of photography. It is a fusion of old and new, tradition and innovation, seamlessly woven into a tapestry of visual delight.
So, whether you are passionate about photography, history or just looking for a bit of fun, make sure to stop by the Veneranda Fabbrica to celebrate the Duomo of Milan and photography. It’s a journey you won’t soon forget: captured in pixels, preserved in history, and etched in the annals of time. A historical exhibition to celebrate, through photography, the majesty of the Milan Cathedral.