Experts' Choice Award Fondazione Prada
What the experts agree on
Rem Koolhaas transformed a 1910s distillery into this sprawling contemporary art powerhouse, where Miuccia Prada's collection showcases boundary-pushing exhibitions and video installations across glass-walled towers and former bank archives.
“The Fondazione Prada produces two grand-scale, solo shows each year in an old warehouse that’s impressive enough to give you ‘art butterflies’ on its own.”
– Lonely Planet
Concierge "Not merely a fashion genius, Miuccia Prada is an inventive patron of the arts."
Time Out "Housed in a former bank archive, this massive venue holds international contemporary art exhibitions, including a strong selection of video installations." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Milan’s Porta Romana neighborhood is officially cresting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Inaugurated in 2015, this multi-building complex on the site of a former distillery presents contemporary artworks from the famous fashion brand's collection." Full review
Afar Magazine "Fondazione Prada reopens its Milan exhibition space in a 205,000 square foot space designed by OMA (by Rem Koolhaas)." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The main complex hosts boundary-pushing temporary exhibitions, while the glass-walled Tower contains works by artists from Damien Hurst to Jeff Koons."
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Fodor's "New structures of metal and glass and revamped buildings once part of a distillery from the 1910s now contain this museum's roughly 205,000 square feet. The modern art showcased here is..." Full review
Rough Guide "Don't miss a visit to the Fondazione Prada. Created in 1993, this art centre hosts an eclectic selection of art shows and cinema showings."
