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Stunning Artworks Seized From the Mafia Go On Display at a New Exhibition in Milan

Last updated: December 11, 2024 1:49 pm
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The Royal Palace of Milan is currently hosting an extraordinary exhibition featuring works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, and Robert Rauschenberg. What makes this collection particularly unique is that all the pieces were confiscated from the Italian mafia.

Maria Rosaria Lagana, an Italian investigator, emphasized the significance of returning these works to the community as a form of resistance against crime. The exhibition, titled “Save Arts: From Confiscations to Public Collections,” showcases over 80 paintings, prints, and sculptures dating from the early 20th century to the early 2000s. Among the highlights are Warhol’s lithograph “Summer Arts in the Parks” and Dalí’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

Giorgio de Chirico’s oil painting of a piazza is also on display, showcasing the artist’s influence on the Surrealist movement. Lagana expressed the sentiment of giving these artworks a new lease on life, likening the process to archaeologists unearthing treasures and putting them on public display.

The Italian agency led by Lagana oversees the administration of assets seized by law enforcement. While some goods are sold at auctions, others, including houses and agricultural land, are donated to public institutions and nonprofits. The decision to exhibit these confiscated artworks in public museums speaks to their significant cultural value.

A notable portion of the collection was seized in 2016 from a member of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Calabria, while another set of works came from a 2013 seizure in Rome. Visitors to the exhibition not only get to appreciate the art but also learn about the efforts undertaken by authorities to recover these pieces. Press clippings and videos of the police seizing the artworks add a layer of context to the display.

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After the exhibition concludes in Milan on January 26, it will move to the Palace of Culture in Calabria from February 8 to April 27. Subsequently, the artworks will be distributed to museums across Italy. This initiative follows previous successful seizures, such as the recovery of two stolen Vincent van Gogh paintings near Naples in 2016.

This exhibition echoes similar efforts to showcase stolen art, such as the Museum for Rescued Art in Rome, which houses artifacts smuggled from Italy to the United States. The museum, unfortunately, remains closed due to nearby urban redevelopment projects.

“Save Arts: From Confiscations to Public Collections” offers a unique opportunity to witness these confiscated masterpieces and appreciate their cultural significance. By reclaiming these works from criminal networks, Italy is not only preserving its artistic heritage but also sending a powerful message against organized crime. Visit the Royal Palace of Milan before January 26, 2025, to witness this captivating exhibition firsthand.

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