Fondazione Prada
Milan, Italy
The gilded Haunted House tower and the café designed by Wes Anderson distinguish this contemporary art centre.
Fondazione Prada is a contemporary art center opened in 2015 in Milan. The complex was created in a former distillery from 1910, designed by Rem Koolhaas of OMA. It comprises ten buildings, including the gilded Haunted House tower. Temporary exhibitions and a permanent art collection are presented here. The site also features the Bar Luce cafe, whose interior was designed by director Wes Anderson. It is a place showcasing diverse forms of contemporary art in a unique post-industrial setting.
- Visit time: 2 h
What to look for
- The gilded Haunted House tower, housing permanent art installations.
- Bar Luce cafe, designed by Wes Anderson, with decor inspired by Milanese cafes of the 1950s and 60s.
- Temporary exhibitions presenting works by contemporary artists in various spaces of the complex.
- The permanent collection of Fondazione Prada, including works from the 1960s to the present day.
Before you go
- Best time: Preferably in the morning or early afternoon.
- Crowds: Busiest on weekends and during new exhibition openings.
- Note: Online ticket reservation recommended, no touching exhibits, flash photography allowed in most spaces.
Good to know
- The Haunted House building, covered in 24-karat gold, is one of the most recognizable elements of the Fondazione Prada complex. Its facade contrasts with the raw aesthetic of the other buildings.
- Bar Luce, designed by Wes Anderson, recreates the atmosphere of a typical Milanese cafe from the 1950s and 60s, with details such as a jukebox and pinball machines.
Sources: fondazioneprada.org, en.wikipedia.org, oma.com
How long does it take to visit Fondazione Prada?
Plan about 2 h.
Nearby
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- Trippa Milano — 910 m
- Cascina Cuccagna — 950 m
- Rotonda della Besana — 1.7 km
- Guastalla Gardens — 1.9 km
- RivaReno Gelato — 1.9 km
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