Art and the Unseen at Palazzo Morando

The exhibition, conceived specifically for the historic residence of Countess Lydia Caprara Morando Attendolo Bolognini, transforms the museum into a labyrinth of apparitions, ecstasy, and alternative narratives. Taking its name from the legendary fairy of Arthurian lore - a sorceress able to move between visible and invisible worlds - the show brings together paintings, photographs, drawings, ritual objects, and documents that probe the border between art, the occult, and the unconscious. Among the most anticipated highlights are sixteen canvases by Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstraction guided by mediumistic experiences, shown alongside historic figures such as Georgiana Houghton, Emma Kunz, Carol Rama, and Man Ray, in dialogue with contemporary artists including Judy Chicago, Marianna Simnett, and Chiara Fumai. Far from seeking to prove the supernatural, Fata Morgana explores how esoteric and spiritual practices have unsettled artistic and social conventions, challenging the authority of reason. Between secret libraries, spirit photographs, and visionary diagrams, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the allure of the invisible and its striking relevance in an era marked by crises, new forms of faith, and an urgent need for imagination.