April 6 – October 12, 2025
Villa Arconati, Via Madonna Fametta 1, Castellazzo di Bollate (MI)
Arco, a platform dedicated to promoting art, is excited to present Art & Nature: Inside and Out, a group exhibition curated by Diana Segantini and organized by the Fondazione Augusto Rancilio in collaboration with Segantini Unlimited. The show opens on April 6 and runs until October 12, 2025, at the historic Villa Arconati.
The exhibition brings together art and nature, encouraging dialogue between Villa Arconati’s historic charm and contemporary artistic expression. It involves all aspects of the art world—artists, historic venues, critics, curators, and galleries—creating an engaging and immersive experience.
A Diverse Line-Up of International Artists
The exhibition features works by 40 international artists, ranging from well-known names to emerging talents. They will transform the 17th-century villa and its surrounding landscape, exploring themes of nature, architecture, and artistic expression.
Artists include Not Vital, Miroslaw Balka, Stephan Balkenhol, Mattia Bosco, Barbara Chase Ribaud, Caroline Christie-Coxon, Gianluca Di Pasquale, Barbara De Ponti, Lugia Dias, Jürgen Drescher, Simon Dybbroe Møller, Bruna Esposito, Chung Eun-Mo, Nicola Ghirardelli, Cristóbal Gracia, Gabriele Heidecker, Diango Hernández, Melli Ink, Zoe Koke, Kimsooja, Jannis Kounellis, Joseph La Piana, Lisa Lurati, Angela Lyn, Jacques Martinez, Conor Mccreedy, Giuseppe Penone, Solange Pessoa, Alessandro Piangiamore, Carlo Ramous, Glen Rubsamen, Suzanne Santoro, Francesco Simeti, Nedko Solakov, Melanie Sterba, Una Szeemann, Federico Tosi, and Luca Vitone.
An Immersive Artistic Experience
The exhibition spreads across Villa Arconati’s grand halls, stables, lemon house, and park. Artworks are positioned throughout the space to blend the historical setting with contemporary creativity, making for an enriching visitor experience.
More Than an Exhibition: A Cultural Exchange
Arco is not just an exhibition—it’s a cultural initiative that explores new ways of engaging with art. It fosters collaboration between artists, galleries, collectors, academics, and corporate partners, creating opportunities for dialogue and networking.
Art & Nature: Inside and Out is the first project of Arco, a creative hub at Villa Arconati dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable art community. The initiative also emphasizes sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and reducing the environmental impact of cultural events.
Why "Arco"?
The name Arco symbolizes a bridge between tradition and innovation. Like an architectural arch, it provides a space for reflection and new ideas to emerge.
Exhibition Details
Press Preview: April 4, 10 AM – 12 PM (Shuttle service available from Milan)
Public Opening: April 6 – October 12, 2025
Opening Hours: Sundays, 11 AM – 7 PM
Exclusive Visits: Available by appointment throughout the week (info@fondazioneaugustorancilio.com)
Location: Villa Arconati, Via Madonna Fametta 1, Castellazzo di Bollate (MI)
Contact: +39 02 350 22 17 | info@fondazioneaugustorancilio.com
Instagram: @arco_insideout
Acknowledgments
A special thanks to the galleries that have supported this project, along with Fondazione Augusto Rancilio and Segantini Unlimited, making this exhibition possible: Daniele Agostini, Rolando Anselmi, Alfonso Artiaco, Raffaella Cortese, Monica de Cardenas, Grieder Contemporary, Matteo Lampertico, Julia Lechbinska, Lovay Fine Arts, Mendes Wood DM, Mai 36, Francesca Minini, Massimo Minini, Repetto Gallery, The Address, Tschudi, Viasaterna, and Wizard.
About the Curator: Diana Segantini
Diana Segantini is a curator and producer of exhibitions, films, and cultural projects. Since founding Segantini Unlimited in 2009, she has worked on art, sustainability, and philanthropy initiatives. She has held key positions in cultural institutions, including Swiss Radio and Television RSI and the cultural department in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She currently works with Art Basel, the St. Moritz Art Film Festival, and the University of Lugano’s Middle East Mediterranean Summer School, among other projects.
Villa Arconati: A Historic Treasure
Just 10 km from Milan, Villa Arconati is a remarkable example of a villa di delizia (pleasure villa). Once home to twelve original Leonardo da Vinci Codices, the estate covers 10,000 square meters and includes a 12-hectare park with rare Italian and French-style gardens.
Its highlights include the Pompeo Magno statue (one of the largest Roman sculptures in Northern Italy), a fresco by the Galliari Brothers (La Scala’s first set designers), and the stunning Sala degli Specchi (Hall of Mirrors) in Lombard Baroque style.
Managed by the non-profit Fondazione Augusto Rancilio, the villa has been undergoing restoration since the early 2000s, preserving its cultural and artistic heritage.
Join us for Art & Nature: Inside and Out—an inspiring journey where art and nature come together in a historic setting.
