The Pirelli Tower (1956) is his most famous. Gio Ponti – the artist – had many talents and worked as an architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, artist, teacher, writer and publisher. I love it and even in a display where it was not central to the eye, it catches one’s attention and draws one in. This exquisite bowl is testament to Ponti’s talent as an artist and decorative arts visionary. MILAN – Musei del Castello Sforzesco – Ceramic bowl, 1925 created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979). This is a brief visual narrative not dedicated to my usual focus – the Madonna. These museums offer a very diverse collection of art and they are worth spending a leisurely day perusing. These are a few selections from the museums of the Castello Sforzesco. MILAN – Castello Sforzesco, 14 th-century, view looking from the Duomo up via Dante – this wonderful castle was ordered built by Galeazzo II Visconti (1320 – 1378) – ruler of Lombardy and the first official duke of Milan.
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