Fondazione Fiera Milano opens its contemporary art collection to the public during Art Week

Fondazione Fiera Milano has announced it will open its private contemporary art collection to the public at the Palazzina degli Orafi during the 2026 edition of the miart fair. The initiative features free guided tours of a selection of the foundation's 140 works, including pieces by Nicolas Party, Marisa Merz, and Monica Bonvicini. This rare opening coincides with Milan's Art Week, providing public access to a corporate collection usually held in private offices.

This event highlights the growing trend of corporate foundations leveraging their private holdings to enhance a city's cultural fabric and brand. Since its inception, the collection has doubled in value from an initial investment of €1.5 million to an estimated €3 million, demonstrating the financial and cultural success of the foundation's acquisition strategy. By opening its doors, the foundation aims to reinforce Milan’s status as a global contemporary art hub and celebrate the 'Made in Italy' identity through visual culture.