Her art rejected gender stereotypes, placing women as powerful and autonomous creatures, capable of dominating the artistic and cultural scene. Palazzo Reale celebrates Leonor Fini with &quot;Io sono Leonor Fini&quot; , a retrospective that officially opens Milan Fashion Week.

The Palazzo Reale in Milan celebrates Leonor Fini at a time when the debate on the condition of women and identity is more alive than ever. Born in Buenos Aires in 1907 and raised in Trieste , Fini was a pioneer of surrealist art , while always distancing herself from the official movement led by André Breton . Her art rejected gender stereotypes, placing women as powerful and autonomous creatures, capable of dominating the artistic and cultural scene. The paintings exhibited at the Palazzo Reale convey a dreamlike and sensual imagery, populated by sphinxes, priestesses, amazons and mythological figures , in which femininity is celebrated in its most arcane and primordial form. The exhibition in Milan allows us to rediscover an artist who was able to combine classic and avant-garde , creating a unique language, made up of references to Renaissance iconography , Eastern mysticism and symbolist culture .

<h3 data-start="2374" data-end="2452">The Sphinx and Female Power: The Heart of Leonor Fini&#39;s Exhibition</h3> One of the recurring symbols in Leonor Fini &#39;s production is the sphinx , archetype of female power and secret knowledge. The iconography of the sphinx , present in many of her paintings exhibited at the Palazzo Reale , represents the overcoming of social conventions and the domination of women over a constantly changing world. The retrospective also highlights her passion for theater and fashion , showing the extraordinary costumes she created for the theater and cinema scene and the bottles she designed for Elsa Schiaparelli &#39;s perfumes. Fini collaborated with directors such as Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti , and worked alongside visionary stylists, helping to shape an unconventional aesthetic that still inspires the world of fashion today.

In an era in which gender issues and personal identity are at the center of public debate, Leonor Fini&#39;s art offers a unique and provocative perspective. Her ability to challenge conventions and explore uncharted territories makes her work extremely timely and relevant. The exhibition at Palazzo Reale not only celebrates her artistic contribution, but also invites a broader reflection on creative freedom and individual emancipation.

<h3 data-start="4014" data-end="4089">Leonor Fini at Palazzo Reale, when to see the exhibition: dates, times and tickets</h3> The exhibition &quot;Io sono Leonor Fini&quot; is promoted by the Municipality of Milan - Culture, with the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and the support of the Estate di Leonor Fini. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with MondoMostre and supported by the main partner Unipol. The exhibition will be open until June 22, 2025, from Tuesday to Sunday.

Leonor Fini at Palazzo Reale: the icon of female surrealism on display in Milan

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