Mandarin Oriental, Milan Journal - Issue 03 June 2019

ISSUE 03 JUNE 2019

ON SHOW: The Genius of Leonardo / MANDARIN OVERVIEW: New menu at The Mandarin Bar & Bistrot / Wellbeing: Summer Calling / Mandarin courtyard: dining al fresco / SPO TL I G H T: O me g a : a l e g e n d a r y i con / FO CUS: De s i g n e n p l e i n a i r / D I SCO V ER MI L AN : S h op p i n g a n d more i n t h e Q u a d r i l a t e ro /

JUNE 2019, ISSUE 03

Milan is Fashion.

Today as much as yesterday, Milan is universally known for its elegance. This can be seen through its buildings and their courtyards, but above all, the city has been a source of inspiration and home to numerous great fashion designers. In its mix of gusto and moderation, they found their place.

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Milan is the only European city to have its own fashion district: the Quadrilatero. Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni are where you can find the most exclusive high fashion boutiques in the world, but it doesn’t stop there. In this maze of streets, discover the city’s history and noble vocation through the house museums. These incredible gems once belonged to a few of the most important and wealthy families that made Milan what it is today.

Thanks to its location right in the heart of the Quadrilatero, the Mandarin Oriental, Milan is the perfect starting point for a day of shopping, but it is also a private and exclusive haven. Take a break and enjoy an evening aperitivo in the shade of the inner courtyard’s portico, cocktail in hand and ready to relax.

Some of the greatest designers, from Giorgio Armani to Dolce & Gabbana, found in Milan the perfect creative ambiance.

But another illustrious artist, an undisputed international genius, made Milan his home for over twenty years and created some of his greatest masterpieces here: Leonardo Da Vinci. This year marks the the 500th anniversary anniversary of his death and while the city celebrates with events, exhibitions and installations, the Mandarin Oriental, Milan has come up with an exclusive tour revealing some of his most famous works and secret treasures.

Happy reading!

Luca Finardi Area Vice President, Operations Mandarin Oriental, Milan Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

CONTENTS / ON SHOW 04 The Genius

24 A Combination

of Excellence

/ DISCOVER MILAN 18 Time to Shop

of Leonardo

/ SPOTLIGHT

/ MANDARIN OVERVIEW

10 To the Moon and Back

/ PORTRAIT

06 A fresh Taste

/ FOCUS

22 The Artist of Light

08 Summer Calling

12 From the Runway 16 En plein air

/ MILAN CALENDAR

20 Al fresco

(and more)

26 On Stage

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ON SHOW

The Genius of Leonardo Artist, engineer, scientist, even winemaker.

Leonardo da Vinci was all this and much more.

An undisputed genius with an eclectic and multidisciplinary mind, Leonardo was a master on a wide range of fronts and 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of his death.

He was born in Vinci, a small town in Tuscany, but he spent almost twenty years in Milan.

After arriving at the court of Ludovico il Moro in the Lombard capital, he devoted himself to painting and created one of his greatest masterpieces, The Last Supper, located in Santa Maria delle Grazie.

AND MORE… IL MERAVIGLIOSO MONDO DELLA NATURA THIS EXHIBITION ADDRESSES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEONARDO AND NATURE, SHOWING HOW THE REPRESENTATION OF NATURE IN LOMBARDY HAS CHANGED IN GREAT PART BECAUSE OF THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE PASSED THROUGH MILAN. UNTIL 14/7 @ PALAZZO REALE LEONARDO IN FRANCIA. DISEGNI DI EPOCA FRANCESE DAL CODICE ATLANTICO A SPECIAL OCCASION TO DISCOVER LEONARDO’S LATEST WORKS THROUGH THE 23 PAPERS FROM THE CODEX ATLATICUS THAT ARE BEING SHOWCASED. 18/6 - 15/9 @ VENERANDA BIBLIOTECA AMBROSIANA LEONARDO DA VINCI PARADE AN EXTRAORDINARY COMBINATION OF ART AND SCIENCE IN AN UNSEEN DISPLAY THAT CROSSES THROUGH DIFFERENT FIELDS OF LEONARDO’S INTERESTS AND STUDIES, ENHANCING THE MUSEUM’S ALREADY WORLD-CLASS HISTORICAL COLLECTION. UNTIL 13/10 @ MUSEO DELLA SCIENZA

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He also studied mechanics and engineering and so it’s no surprise that the city’s Museum of Science and Technology, which preserves his studies, prototypes and inventions, is named in his honor.

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It was during his period in Milan that Leonardo worked on decorating Castello Sforzesco. In celebration of his anniversary, the castle’s Sala delle Asse was reopened in May, displaying the impressive fresco designed as a trompe l’oeil that depicts an arbor of mulberry trees. Intrigued by the Navigli canal, he developed a system of locks to make them more navigable. He also devoted himself to winegrowing. Just a few steps away from the basilica that houses the Last Supper, you can find Leonardo’s vineyard.

Designed by this true Renaissance man, it was the first vineyard in the city.

After a long period of restoration, it is now open to the public.

A unique and exclusive four-hour tour of Milan’s Da Vinci masterpieces.

The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci package is priced from EUR 1,170 per room per night, and includes:

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A luxurious accommodation

at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan

•

Full breakfast for two in the lovely

surroundings of the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot

•

Private four-hour guided tour for two

featuring Leonardo’s must-see masterpieces in Milan, including The Last Supper, the Da Vinci Vineyard, the Sala delle Asse and the Codex Atlanticus

•

Private chauffeur-driven car at guests’

disposal during the tour with a maximum travel and waiting time of five hours Available until December 31, 2019 LEONARDO’S VINEYARD

BASILICA SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE

2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Da Vinci’s death

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

A fresh Taste The Mandarin Bar & Bistrot celebrates the warm season with a new fresh and light gourmet menu.

BEET AND PRAWN RAVIOLI

BLACK RISOTTO WITH SQUID INK, CALAMARI AND LEMON

In the shade of the portico or elegant lounge with a casual twist, take a seat and let yourself be enticed by an assortment of dishes.

Try the Roasted eggplant with smoked scamorza and tomato, the Black risotto with squid ink, calamari and lemon made on the spot, or an exotic Poke bowl with amberjack, quinoa, avocado and vegetables. Those who fancy more delicate flavors can choose from the Beet and prawn ravioli or the Monkfish with peas and white onion.

Take a seat, relax and enjoy the new menu created

by

Executive

These are just a few of the new dishes being served at the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot, which for the summer season is enriched by the outdoor space where you can spend an enjoyable evening, have a business lunch away from the hustle and bustle of Milan, or where you can just relax with a drink in one of the most refined and exclusive hidden corners of the city.

Inspired by spring, Executive Chef Antonio Guida has breathed into successful combinations of seasonal, colorful and flavorful ingredients with the right mix of creativity and tradition: a feast for the palate and the eyes.

Chef Antonio Guida.

Open every day from 6.30 am to 1 am.

MONKFISH WITH PEAS AND WHITE ONION

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

Summer Calling Summer is just around the corner, so what’s the best way to get in shape? Place yourself in the hands of a highly qualified team and indulge in the absolute joy of your own personalized treatment.

At the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan take a deep breath as you enter into a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Soft lighting and a soothing color palette welcome guests into this exclusive space.

The spa has been created with great attention to detail, and the holistic approach of our expert therapists guarantees exceptional mental and physical relaxation and well-being.

Among the many things to choose from, Aqua Sculpt is the best way to get ready for the summer and those long days on the beach. This activity is suitable for all ages as well as expecting mothers. It provides complete cardiovascular and muscle training through easy and fun exercises in the water. Partake in smoothing and firming movements accompanied by music.

In this relaxing oasis of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan, two packages of targeted treatments are also available. The Bikini Smoother combines the Aqua Sculpt sessions with the effectiveness of anti-cellulite and slim body massages, and the Summer Detox is composed of energizing and purifying firming treatments for the body, a deep and reactivating facial cleansing, and a sea salt scrub to get the skin ready for sun exposure.

TO EACH HIS OWN AQUA SCULPT Duration: 40-45min Time: Saturdays at 11.00am EUR 55 - Free for Fans of M.O. BIKINI SMOOTHER Includes: • 2 Sculpt & Slim Body Treatments - 80 minutes • 2 Detox Body Wraps - 50 minutes • 3 Anti-Cellulite Massages - 50 minutes • 2 Aqua Sculpt group sessions (Saturdays 11 am) - 30 minutes EUR 940 per person SUMMER DETOX Includes: • 1 Deep Cleansing Facial Treatment - 80 minutes • 1 Sea Salt Body Scrub - 50 minutes • 2 Toning and Firming Body Wraps - 50 minutes • 2 Aqua Sculpt group sessions (Saturdays 11 am) - 30 minutes • Complimentary two-hour access to our state-of-the-art Fitness Centre EUR 850 per person

HAPPY SPORT COLLECTION

Milano: Boutique Chopard - Via della Spiga 14 tel. 02.76394950 - www.chopard.com

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SPOTLIGHT

To the Moon and Back In those few historic hours on the 21th of July, mankind stepped onto the moon and the world stood united together.

Omega was there. On this golden anniversary of Apollo 11, Maison Omega is reliving that very first journey to the lunar surface and celebrating the moments, the people and the watches.

In 1964, NASA’s program office had gone in search of one watch that it could rely on for their all manned missions. Flight Crew Operations Director, Deke Slayton, issued a request for wrist-worn chronographs from different watch manufacturers from around the world. Several brands, including OMEGA, submitted their timepieces for the trials – but only the OMEGA Speedmaster passed the test.

BUZZ ALDRIN WITH PRESIDENT AND CEO OF OMEGA RAYNALD AESCHLIMANN

As a result, it was declared “Flight Qualified for all Manned Space Missions” on the 1st of March 1965.

From that moment, OMEGA became the only watch provider for the NASA manned space program. It was a trusted companion of the astronauts throughout the Gemini program and eventually the Apollo program, which had its eyes on the moon.

It was during this historic time that earth’s most famous chronograph - the OMEGA Speedmaster - became the first watch worn on the moon. By 1969, NASA had adopted the most recent versions of the Speedmaster, including the ST 105.012 and ST 145.012. It was these two models that were worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts during their mission.

The Speedmaster became a part of the legendary story.

The NASA tests had conclusively demonstrated the Speedmaster’s robustness in all conditions: thermal tests (between 93° and -18° celcius), shock, vibration and vacuum tests amongst others.

There were 10 different environments that were tested individually for the Speedmaster – and it passed every single one.

THE LAUNCH THE APOLLO 11 SATURN V SPACE VEHICLE WAS LAUNCHED INTO SPACE ON THE 16TH OF JULY, 1969 FROM THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER IN FLORIDA. THE THREE ASTRONAUTS WERE COMMANDER NEIL ARMSTRONG, COMMAND MODULE PILOT MICHAEL COLLINS AND LUNAR MODULE PILOT EDWIN “BUZZ” ALDRIN.

DATE: 16 JULY - 21 JULY 1969

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13:32:00 UTC

OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION

"THE EAGLE HAS LANDED" WITH LESS THAN A MINUTE OF FUEL REMAINING, ARMSTRONG AND ALDRIN LANDED AT “TRANQUILLITY BASE” ON THE LUNAR SURFACE ON THE 20TH OF JULY. EVERY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HAD PERFORMED BEAUTIFULLY DURING THE DESCENT, INCLUDING THE TRUSTED OMEGA SPEEDMASTER.

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This year, the model has been specially reborn and has been revisiting that golden design with a Limited Edition of 1,014 pieces. It carries many of the same historical touches as the original, but also introduces some pioneering features of its own.

The new chronograph was produced with Moonshine™ 18K, a unique gold. This new and exclusive alloy, inspired by the brightness of the moon, is a shade lighter than traditional yellow gold. It has greater resistance to discoloration over time and is brought to life by the new hand-wound Master Chronometer 3861 caliber.

THE EVENT HOSTED AT THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER IN FLORIDA. FROM LEFT: JEAN-FRANÇOIS CLERVOY, TERRY VIRTS, NICOLE STOTT, THOMAS STAFFORD, GEORGE CLOONEY, CHARLIE DUKE, JAMES RAGAN, RAYNALD AESCHLIMANN

AMAL AND GEORGE CLOONEY, AMBASSADOR OMEGA

For the 50th anniversary, a special event took place at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to celebrate the moon landing and the re-edition of an icon.

“Landing on another world was a huge achievement. I can’t think of a better reason to raise our glasses and toast”, stated Raynald Aeschlimann, president and CEO of OMEGA. Among the guests were George Clooney, OMEGA ambassador, and Lieutenant General Thomas Stafford, a veteran of 4 NASA missions and commander of Apollo 10, along with Charlie Duke, CAMPCOM of Apollo 11 and pilot of the lunar module for the Apollo 16 mission.

WE ALL KNOW THE FAMOUS WORDS SPOKEN BY NEIL ARMSTRONG WHEN HE TOOK MANKIND’S FIRST FOOTSTEPS ONTO THE MOON ON THE 21ST OF JULY, 1969. IN FACT, 600 MILLION PEOPLE WERE WATCHING THE BROADCAST LIVE FROM EARTH.

BUZZ TOUCHES DOWN NOT LONG AFTER NEIL ARMSTRONG, IT WAS BUZZ ALDRIN WHO NEXT STEPPED ONTO THE MOON.

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FIRST STEPS

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GEORGE CLOONEY, BELKYS NEREY AND THOMAS STAFFORD

GOODBYE MOON ON THE 22ND OF JULY, AFTER MORE THAN 21.5 HOURS ON THE LUNAR SURFACE, ARMSTRONG AND ALDRIN LIFTED OFF IN THE EAGLE ASCENT STAGE CARRYING 21.55 KILOGRAMS OF MOON SAMPLES.

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FOCUS

From the Runway

Spring/Summer Collection 2019 for men on trend.

THE BURBERRY KINGDOM COLLECTION IS THE FIRST TO BE SIGNED BY STYLIST RICCARDO TISCI. A TRIBUTE TO THE SPIRIT OF GREAT BRITAIN, IT’S A MIX OF PUNK REBEL AND REFINED AND FORMAL RULES. ON THE CATWALK, YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THE GABARDINE AND COTTON TRENCH COAT WITH SNAP DOWN BUTTONS AND ORIGINAL HORSEFERRY PRINT.

THE ICEBERG MEN’S COLLECTION COLOR PALETTE DRAWS ITS INSPIRATION FROM ROSSO LANCIA, THE SILVER OF A PORSCHE AND AN AQUAMARINE ALFA ROMEO: A TESTIMONY TO ITS DEEP TIES TO THE RACING WORLD.

INSPIRED BY THE CULTURES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA, AFRICA AND JAPAN, THE ETRO MEN’S COLLECTION HAS A TOTALLY GREEN SOUL. THIS YEAR, ALL THE GARMENTS ARE MADE FROM SOFT FITTING SUSTAINABLE FABRICS. DOUBLE BRIDGE SUNGLASSES IN LIGHTWEIGHT METAL FOR A TOTAL LOOK. GIORGIO ARMANI

TOP QUALITY AND EASY TO WEAR, FENDI COLLABORATED WITH ARTIST NICO VASCELLARI TO CREATE A COLORFUL DUALISTIC COLLECTION WITH FUN ROMA-AMOR AND FENDI-FIEND ANAGRAMS.

SOFT LEATHER GANCINI MOCCASINS WITH AN EXTRA LIGHT ROPE COVERED SOLE. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

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È TUTTA UNA QUESTIONE DI SECONDI NUOVO MOVIMENTO DI MANIFATTURA A CARICA AUTOMATICA OROLOGIO IN CERAMICA ALTA RESISTENZA. FABBRICATO IN SVIZZERA. GARANZIA DI 5 ANNI.

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FOCUS

En plein air

The must haves for decorating outdoor spaces with style.

MEDOUSÊ LAMP WITH EITHER A 30 OR 50 CM DIAMETER IN TRANSPARENT INDUSTRIAL GLASS WITH UNEVEN SURFACES AND LED IP64 LIGHTING. CATELLANI & SMITH

THE RIOR50 STEEL CHAIR CREATED USING AN INNOVATIVE DEEP DRAWING PRO-

CESS FOR THE SEAT AND BACKREST. EMU VIZIO GLASS HOLDER DESIGNED BY LEONARDO TALARICO. LIVING DIVANI

RIPPLE CIRCULAR TRAYS MADE FROM CALACATTA VERDE ALPI MARBLE WITH THE LOGO ENGRAVED AND INLAID IN POLISHED STEEL. FENDI CASA

WING OUTDOOR COFFEE TABLES IN PAINTED ALUMINUM AND NAVY BLUE OR SILVERY WHITE WOVEN CHORD. LUXURY LIVING

BERGÈRE ARMCHAIR FROM THE GRAND LIFE COLLECTION WITH A TEAK AND WOVEN CHORD STRUCTURE. ETHIMO

CAPALBIO SOFA IN TEAK AND ALUMINUM WITH A HAND WOVEN SYNTHETIC CHORD COVERING. UNOPIÙ

Via della Spiga, 29 • Milano

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DISCOVER MILAN

Time to Shop (and more) A walk in the famous Quadrilatero.

GENNY VIA VERRI, 5 ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE BEST ESSENTIAL AND EXTREMELY FEMININE LOOKS THAT ARE CHARACTERIZED BY CONTEMPORARY SILHOUETTES AND BOLD NUANCES LIKE LAMINATED SILVER AND PVC. THE WAVELIKE PATTERNS CREATE A SENSE OF MOVEMENT AND DYNAMISM AND THE WONDERFULLY CHOSEN FABRICS SUIT THE BODY PERFECTLY.

ALMINI VIA BAGUTTA, 24 ALMINI, A HISTORIC FOOTWEAR COMPANY BASED IN VIGEVANO, IS NOW IN ITS FOURTH GENERATION. THE COMPANY BOASTS A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS AND IS AN EXPERT ON HOW TO MANAGE A PRODUCTION CHAIN WHERE EVERYTHING IS 100% MADE IN ITALY. MEN’S SHOES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH AN OLD METHOD ORIGINALLY USED BY ITS FOUNDER. THIS REVERSE METHOD IS TESTIMONY TO THE EXCELLENCE OF ITS ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. THE BOUTIQUE ALSO HAS A COLLECTION OF ACCESSORIES. CHOOSE FROM AMONG BELTS, SMALL LEATHER GOODS AND BAGS MADE OF SOPHISTICATED MATERIALS AND DISTINCTIVE COLORS.

PIAGET VIA VERRI, 10 ONCE YOU’VE CROSSED THE THRESHOLD, YOU’LL BE TAKEN ABACK

BY THE IMPRESSIVE STYLIZED 3.5 METER ROSE. A SYMBOL OF THE FASHION HOUSE, IT WAS CREATED EXCLUSIVELY

BY VENETIAN MASTER GLASSMAKERS. THE BOUTIQUE IS A TREASURE CHEST OF WONDERS. WANDER AMONG DELICATE WOVEN WOOD PANELS, GOLD LEAF DETAILS AND MURANO LAMPS: 250 SQUARE METERS OF REFINED LUXURY JEWELLERY AND WATCH COLLECTIONS.

FERRARI STORE VIA BERCHET, 2

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VIA MONTENAPOLEONE, 10 THE MAISON’S BIGGEST BOUTIQUE IN EUROPE. IN ADDITION TO THE LUXURY JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS (LIKE THE PERLÉE COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHED ABOVE), MANY HISTORICAL AND SPECIAL PIECES ARE ON DISPLAY.

3 FLOORS, 15 WINDOWS AND 750 SQUARE METERS: THE CAVALLINO RAMPANTE FLAGSHIP STORE HAS MEN’S, WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S COLLECTIONS, ACCESSORIES, GADGETS AND TOYS. BUT ABOVE ALL, IT HAS F1 SIMULATORS THAT LET YOU TRY YOUR HAND AT THE WHEEL OF DIFFERENT HISTORICAL RACETRACKS.

PISA OROLOGERIA VIA VERRI, 7 BORN FROM THE DESIRE OF MARISTELLA AND CHIARA PISA TO CONVEY THEIR VISION IN A JEWELLERY LINE, THE PISA DIAMANTI COLLECTION INCLUDES TENNIS NECKLACES AND BRACELETS, SOLITAIRES, EARRINGS AND PENDANTS. THE COLLECTION IS REVEALED IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED SALONE DEI GIOIELLI ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE HISTORIC PISA OROLOGERIA FLAGSHIP STORE. THE COLLECTION HAS A TIMELESS AESTHETIC, FEMININITY AND THE ADDITION OF A NEEDLE SHAPED DETAIL, THE ICON OF THE COMPANY, EMBELLISHED WITH A DIAMOND SETTING. EVEN MEN CAN FIND SOMETHING, FROM CUFFLINKS TO CHEVALIER RINGS WITH CONTEMPORARY AND MINIMALISTIC LINES.

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CULTURAL SPOTS

THE ELEGANT 16TH CENTURY RESIDENCE OF THE MORANDO FAMILY, TODAY PALAZZO MORANDO CAN BE FOUND IN VIA SANT’ANDREA, 6.

IT CONTAINS A RICH COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS, FURNISHINGS AND DECORATIVE OBJECTS. HOSTING A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS, THE ROSANNA SCHIAFFINO E LA MODA. ABITI DA STAR IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY (UNTIL SEPTEMBER 29TH) WITH THE ACTRESS’S PRICELESS WARDROBE, CREATED BY THE WORLD’S TOP DESIGNERS.

IT’S NOT ALL JUST HIGH END SHOPPING IN MILAN’S FAMOUS FASHION DISTRICT. THESE STREETS ARE ALSO HOST TO SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC HOUSES.

STARTING WITH THE POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM, IMMERSE YOURSELF IN DAMASK WALL TAPESTRIES, BOISERIE AND WORKS BY ARTISTS LIKE POLLAIUOLO, BOTTICELLI AND HAYEZ. THERE IS EVEN A ROOM FULL OF LAVISH ARMOR AND WEAPONRY.

POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM

A FEW STEPS AWAY, TOWARDS PIAZZA DELLA SCALA, YOU CAN FIND THE GALLERIE D’ITALIA. THE MAGNIFICENT BUILDING HOUSES REMARKABLE 19TH CENTURY TO CONTEMPORARY PIECES BELONGING TO THE INTESA SAN PAOLO ART COLLECTION. BETWEEN VIA GESU AND VIA SANTO SPIRITO, THE BAGATTI VALSECCHI MUSEUM OWES ITS CREATION TO AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF WORKS BY TWO BROTHERS, FAUSTO AND GIUSEPPE BAGATTI VALSECCHI. THESE TWO BARONS BEGAN COLLECTING PAINTINGS AND OTHER WORKS OF ART AT THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY WITH THE AIM OF CREATING A HOME INSPIRED

BY LOMBARDY’S 16TH CENTURY DWELLINGS. TODAY, THE REFINED HOUSE MUSEUM LET’S YOU ADMIRE INCREDIBLE WORKS AND PERFECT STYLISTIC SYNCHRONY DESIGNED IN EVERY ROOM.

BAGATTI VALSECCHI MUSEUM

PALAZZO MORANDO AND ONE OF ROSANNA SCHIAFFINO’S OUTFITS

BY GIANFRANCO FERRÈ, 1993

ONLY AT THE MANDARIN Discover Milan on two wheels with pedal assisted e-bikes. In collaboration with Pirelli, Mandarin Oriental, Milan offers e-bike rentals for an easy and enjoyable way to get around the city.

Following a quick and simple registration online, users are provided with an e-bike code.

For info and reservations, please ask our concierge or visit cyclearound.pirelli.com

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

Al fresco

It’s finally time to enjoy the outdoors. As summer approaches, the Mandarin Oriental, Milan is opening its outside courtyard and has many special experiences in store for its guests.

Milan has a lot of hidden treasures and some of the most appreciated are the internal courtyards of noble apartment buildings in the city’s historical center. They are charming and quiet spots where stillness reigns among the porticos and fragrant gardens.

The Mandarin Oriental, Milan is unique in its kind and boasts two elegant outdoor spaces.

They each have their own unique character but share a similar taste in design and on the table.

The first courtyard is the extension of the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot.

With its casual and modern soul, this space has large, comfortable seating and soft lighting.

It’s the perfect place for an aperitivo, served with enticing appetizers or even a light lunch, where you can choose from the new dishes proposed by Executive Chef Antonio Giuda.

Take a break in the afternoon and enjoy haute patisserie with the unmistakable creations of Pastry Chef Nicola di Lena, who was awarded the prestigious Prix au Chef Pâtissier 2019.

The courtyard comes to life on Wednesday evenings with a DJ set by Alex Farolfi starting at 6 pm and becomes the central point of a Milanese evening. In the morning, you can enjoy a simple and sweet or hearty breakfast under the shade of the portico.

There’s no better way to start the day, flipping through the newspaper and getting ready for a full day of work or shopping.

The second courtyard enters into the realm of Chef Antonio Guida. This space is part of the Seta restaurant, boasting two Michelin stars. The atmosphere is elegant, timeless and full of magic. As night approaches, take a seat at one of the luxurious tables, adorned with white tablecloths and Fornasetti dishware. Let yourself be seduced by the original creations of the chef as tradition meets creativity in a continuous game of flavors and aromas.

Mandarin Oriental, Milan boasts two special outdoor spaces: one with a casual and modern soul, the other more elegant and full of magic

Crafted to perfection.

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The Artist of Light

PORTRAIT

His illuminated sculptures are unmistakable and his pop art is for evryone: Marco Lodola tells us about himself through encounters, great masters and a healthy dose of self-irony.

“Today, everyone is an artist. Cooks are artists, stylists are artists”, and so, Marco Lodola doesn’t take himself too seriously when he defines himself as a “good electrician” for his use of light and neon in an original and unprecedented way. He was classically trained from his years at an artistic high school and the Accademia, which he insists must be emphasized. “I just want to say that I do have a license”, he throws out there.

With an illuminated sculpture currently on display at the Arsenal of Venice as a part of this year’s Biennale d’Arte – “it’s the third time I’ve been invited to be a part of it and I’m very proud of this” – he is about to inaugurate a new work dedicated to Umberto Eco as a part of the Milanesiana festival in Alessandria, the writer’s hometown. “I worked with him years ago on an exhibition in Brussels called “Venere svelata”. Many artists were invited to interpret this work by Tiziano. I’m interested in the ‘open work’ concept: that in looking at a work, each person can give their own interpretation.

For example, if I create something based on the theme of dance, there are those who simply see two dancers, those we see a sort of lightness or those who will see a way of celebrating life”.

What meaning do your works have?

I don’t have any profound messages and I’ve never understood why artwork can be a scandalous thing. After 30 years, you should be able to know what the meaning of life is, or lack of meaning, for some.

It doesn’t affect me to see a crucified frog or a black Jesus. Painting doesn’t change people’s lives. It can move someone profoundly or make you think, but it doesn’t win wars.

Matisse, Depero and Fra Angelico: the three masters.

I was lucky enough to have studied in Florence where you are constantly surrounded by beauty and culture. Fra Angelico’s gold backgrounds, colors and superimpositions were eye opening.

I then started a group called Nuovo Futurismo (New Futurism), which was something along the lines of Marinetti, and I was most impacted

by Fortunato Depero, the first Italian to go to America to work in advertising.

He was a sort of Andy Warhol before “Warhol” even existed and his art was “contaminated” with other disciplines.

A FEW OF MARCO LODOLA’S MOST FAMOUS AND REMARKABLE ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES ARE ON DISPLAY (AND FOR SALE) AT THE GALLERIA DEODATO ARTE. THE THREE LOCATIONS IN MILAN ARE IN VIA SANTA MARTA 6, VIA NERINO 2 AND VIA CUNEO 5. WWW.DEODATO.COM

Contamination is one of your most important characteristics.

These encounters were enriching, a kind of school. I’ve collaborated with various musicians like Andy from Bluvertigo to Grignani. I’ve made covers, sets, the Ariston’s façade for Sanremo. Every now and then I play.

I would have liked to be a musician but I wasn’t cut out for it, so I threw myself into watercolors. These collaborations fully satisfied my need to be part of the music world and create art that is for the people, real people, the ones on the street.

You have a very personal style. Can it be limiting from time to time?

I began as a painter. Then I started to paint plastic and discovered neon signs in bars and restaurants. I thought to myself, “they could become illuminated sculptures” and from that point, everything changed. I realized that up until then, nobody had ever used neon in that way. A critic once told me: “I don’t like your work but I never mistake it for someone else’s”.

Maybe that’s the best compliment there is.

“Just like Fellini used to say: doing what you love is the real meaning of success”

Marco Lodola

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A Combination of Excellence

MANDARIN OVERVIEW

After the Fornasetti suite, the hotel’s interior design masterpiece, the uniqueness of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan and Fornasetti’s creativity have given life to a new, one of a kind private dining room.

Crossing the threshold into Seta restaurant’s new private dining room is like entering into a wonderland of visions and fantasies made up of fish, bemused faces and colorful seascapes. All of the room decor, furniture, accessories and table art, are part of a custom made interior design project born from the creativity and wisdom of Fornasetti, historic Milanese design and decor atelier.

In this exclusive space, which is possible to rent out for events or special occasions Fornasetti has worked out every little detail, but it doesn’t stop there.

The corner furniture, a symbol of style and craftsmanship, was created for the Mandarin Oriental, Milan. They are custom-made pieces, handmade using artisanal techniques and are truly works of art. Decoration is transferred onto specially prepared lacquered surfaces before a further two layers of transparent lacquer are applied – a perfectly finished object is the end result. All vases, porcelain and decorating objects in the dining room are produced by Fornasetti in Milan. Thanks to the methods of production, no two objects are the same and slight differences will always be found.

The exclusivity of the environment goes perfectly with the dishes of Executive Chef Antonio Guida for a triumph of taste, research and style.

THE ICONIC DECORATING OBJECTS BY FORNASETTI ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FORNASETTI STORE IN CORSO VENEZIA 21/A, MILAN.

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LIU BOLIN UNTIL 15/9 @ MUDEC

KNOWN FOR HIS MIME PERFORMANCES, THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CHINESE ARTIST LIU BOLIN IS AT THE MUDEC FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION. TO SUMMARIZE HIS COMPLEX AND STRENUOUS CREATIVE PROCESS, HIS IMAGES PORTRAY PLACES AND OBJECTS OF DAILY USE IN WHICH THE ARTIST USES BODY PAINTING TO MIX AND CONFUSE, BECOMING A THING AMONG THINGS AND INTERACTING DIALECTICALLY WITH THE HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL REALITIES THAT HE ENCOUNTERS. THE EXHIBITION IS ENHANCED BY THE SERIES HIDING IN ITALY WITH VARIOUS “EXCURSIONS” IN MILAN, LIKE THE ONE AT CASTELLO SFORZESCO IN FRONT OF MICHELANGELO’S PIETÀ RONDANINI.

LIU BOLIN, TEATRO ALLA SCALA N° 2, MILANO 2010 COURTESY: BOXART, VERONA

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ROY LICHTENSTEIN, SUNRISE, 1965

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EXHIBITION

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ROY LICHTENSTEIN

19/6 @ STADIO SAN SIRO THE YOUNG AND BELOVED SINGER-SONGWRITER RETURNS TO ITALY WITH HIS LATEST MUSIC.

LA MILANESIANA

UNTIL 8/9 @ MUDEC OVER 80 OF THE AMERICAN POP ARTIST’S WORKS, INCLUDING PRINTS, SCULPTURES AND TAPESTRIES IN A WIDE SELECTION OF EDITIONS FROM LEADING MUSEUMS, INSTITUTIONS AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.

10/6 - 23/7 @ AROUND THE CITY THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO LITERATURE, MUSIC, CINEMA, SCIENCE, ART, THEATER AND PHILOSOPHY HAS MANY DIFFERENT EVENTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS.

KISS 2/7 @ STADIO SAN SIRO AN INCREDIBLE LIVE TOUR OF ONE OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME.

LAURA BIAGIO 4-5/7 @ STADIO SAN SIRO AFTER 25 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP, THE SPECIAL DUO PERFORMS ITS GRATEST HITS.

L’ORA DANNATA UNTIL 8/7 @ FONDAZIONE ADOLFO PINI THE MEXICAN ARTIST CARLOS AMORALES PRESENTS DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL INSTALLATIONS, INCLUDING BLACK CLOUD: A SWARM OF 15,000 BLACK BUTTERFLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOUNDATION.

MUSE. SIMULATION THEORY WORLD TOUR 2019 12-13/7 @ STADIO SAN SIRO THE FAMOUS BRITISH BAND’S POWERFUL LIVE WORLD TOUR.

WOODY ALLEN & THE EDDY DAVIS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND 28/06 @ TEATRO DEGLI ACIMBOLDI THE ECLECTIC GENIUS RETURNS TO ITALY WITH AN IMPROV SHOW INSPIRED BY THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS.

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REMO BIANCO. LE IMPRONTE DELLA MEMORIA MILAN OPERA & BALLET LA VIE EN ROSE... BOLERO

17/7 @ TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI TWO ACTS AND TWO DIFFERENT BALLETS TO THE MUSIC OF CHARLES AZNAVOUR, EDITH PIAF AND

5/7 - 5/10 @ MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO WITH OVER 70 WORKS, THE EXHIBITION TRACES THE ARTIST’S RESEARCH PHASES, HIGHLIGHTING HIS ABILITY TO INVENT AND TRY NEW THINGS WITH A CONSISTENT SENSE OF ENJOYMENT.

OPERA I MASNADIERI 18/06 - 7/07 @TEATRO ALLA SCALA ONE OF VERDI’S EARLY OPERAS IS ON STAGE AT THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS OPERA HOUSE. © PH. CASALUCI ROCCO

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