Fondazione Prada

Exploring Fondazione Prada: A Fusion of Art, Cinema, and Innovation

Nestled in the heart of Milan, Fondazione Prada stands as a beacon of contemporary art and culture. This spring, the foundation presents two compelling exhibitions that delve into the realms of cinema and the intricate relationship between technology and power.

A Kind of Language: Storyboards and Other Renderings for Cinema

From January 30 to September 8, 2025, the Osservatorio space within Fondazione Prada hosts this captivating exhibition.Curated by Melissa Harris, it showcases over 800 items, including storyboards, sketches, and renderings from more than 50 artists and filmmakers. Visitors can explore the visual narratives that have shaped cinema, from early works by Georges Méliès to contemporary pieces by directors like Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson. The exhibition offers a unique insight into the creative processes behind iconic films, emphasizing the storyboard's role in visual storytelling.

Calculating Empires: A Genealogy of Technology and Power, 1500–2025

Running from November 23, 2023, to January 29, 2024, at the Osservatorio, this thought-provoking exhibition by researcher-artists Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler examines the intertwined evolution of technology and power over five centuries. Through intricate maps and visualizations, the exhibition traces how technological advancements have influenced societal structures and control mechanisms, offering a critical perspective on our current digital age.