Presentation of the volume “Le Esposizioni Universali. I mestieri d'arte sulla scena del mondo (1851-2010)” in Milan

The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art presented Paolo Colombo’s book “Le Esposizioni Universali. I mestieri d'arte sulla scena del mondo (1851-2010)” in Milan, in the unusual setting of the Civic Aquarium of Milan. The book was published by Marsilio Editori in the “Ricerche” series, and produced thanks to the support from the Fondazione Cariplo and the Fondazione Germozzi.

The presentation also included a round table focused on the theme of the Universal Expositions in our contemporary, globalised society, and on the role that artistic crafts can play in Expo 2015.

Speakers included:

Franco Cologni, President of the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art

Mariapia Garavaglia, Senator and President of the Fondazione Germozzi

Paolo Colombo, author of the volume and Director of the Research Centre “Arti e mestieri” at the Università Cattolica of Milan

Bruno Tabacci, Milan City Councillor for Budget

Diana Bracco, President of Expo 2015 S.p.A.

Vittorio Bellotti, Vice-President of Vicario Fondazione Fiera Milano

Giangiacomo Schiavi, journalist at the daily newspaper Corriere della Sera moderated the debate.