The MUDEC – Museo delle Culture in Milan is pleased to present for the first time a solo exhibition of the British artist’s work. “The Art of Banksy. A visual protest”, at the MUDEC from 21 November 2018, curated by Gianni Mercurio, unites under one roof for the first time more than 70 works, including paintings, sculptures and prints by the artist, and accompanied by objects, photographs and video, to take a retrospective look at the work and philosophy of Banksy. The itinerary adopts an unusual and, in its own way, an academic approach in keeping with the mission of a museum such as MUDEC to provide every member of the public with the key to understanding (and appreciating) the cultures of the world and the major themes of contemporary life through all the visual, performing and sound arts. The exhibition has not been authorized by the artist. Promoted by the Comune di Milano-Cultura and by 24 ORE Cultura-Gruppo 24 ORE, which is also the producer, The Art of Banksy. A Visual Protest is divided into four sections to aid critical reflection on Banksy’s present and future place in the wider context of art history.
