Fondazione Marcello Morandini

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Via Francesco del Cairo, 41, 21100 Varese VA, Italia

Exhibition itinerary "Antonio Barrese – Morphologies of Light"

40 min

At the Marcello Morandini Foundation, from June 21 to December 20, 2026, the exhibition "Morfologie di luce" (Morphologies of Light) offers an extensive journey through the artistic research of Antonio Barrese, one of the leading Italian figures in programmed and kinetic art. Founder of the MID Group in the 1960s, Barrese developed a poetic vision that unites art, science, and design thinking, exploring light as a generative element of space and a tool for perceptual transformation. The works on display — spanning both historical and recent pieces, from 1965 to 2025 — include images, interactive installations, and immersive environments that invite visitors to discover the expressive potential of light.

PREVIEW

Introductory itinerary

15 min

This itinerary is dedicated to the Marcello Morandini Foundation of Varese, dedicated to the famous designer who works here and exhibits his creations

Biographical itinerary

25 min

This itinerary focuses on the biography of artist and designer Marcello Morandini (Mantua, 1940) as one of the major representatives of Concrete Art in Europe

The Marcello Morandini Foundation was established in 2016 by the artist himself and thanks to the generous contribution of two important collectors, whose dream was to create an open, accessible and inclusive exhibition space to showcase Marcello Morandini's works. The Foundation came to life in 2017 with the start of renovation and conversion works of Villa Zanotti, one of the precious early 20th century architectures that still characterize the cultural heritage of Varese, the city where Morandini lives and works. In the splendid spaces of the villa, located in the heart of the city, the Marcello Morandini Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Marcello Morandini's artworks, design pieces, and architectural projects. A production that presents itself as a synthesis of the arts, in which the artist measures the human dimension by identifying and generating spaces through an infinite geometry.

Opening hours

Monday - closed
Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - closed
Thursday - 15:00-18:00
Friday - 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
Saturday - 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
Sunday - 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00

Tickets

Reduced Permanent Collection: €3.00
People from 7 to 18 years old

Reduced Temporary Exhibition: €6.00
Students from 19 to 25 years old, over 65 years old and companion of a person with disabilities

Reduced Cumulative 2: €7.00
People from 7 to 18 years old

Free
Children up to 6 years old, people with disabilities, museum subscription card and Morandini Foundation

Guided tour: €5.00
In addition to the ticket price. Guided tour two Sundays a month, at 3:00 PM. (approximately 90 min.) Reservation optional but recommended for groups of more than 10 people.

Full Cumulative: €13.00
Full Cumulative

Full Temporary Exhibition: €7.00
Temporary Exhibition

Reduced Cumulative 1: €10.00
Students from 19 to 25 years old, over 65 years old and companion of a person with disabilities

Reduced Temporary Exhibition: €4.00
People from 7 to 18 years old

Full Permanent Collection: €6.00
Permanent Collection

Reduced Permanent Collection: €4.00
Students from 19 to 25 years old, over 65 years old and companion of a person with disabilities

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