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Vincent Grange at Istituto Svizzero, Milano

Solo Show «The House of Dorothy», April 2 until July 3, 2025

Artists

Vincent Grange

Institution

Istituto Svizzero

Location

Milan

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Website

istitutosvizzero.it

Exhibition View Solo Show Vincent Grange «The House of Dorothy» at Istituto Svizzero, Milano, 2025 / Photo: Giulio Boem / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero

The House of Dorothy

Istituto Svizzero inaugurates its Milan program with The House of Dorothy, the first solo exhibition in Italy by artist Vincent Grange. Grange presents an architectural installation designed for the spaces of Istituto Svizzero. The title of the project draws inspiration from the expression “friends of Dorothy,” a code used by the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States to identify one another and evade persecution for homosexuality. The House of Dorothy reconstructs the home of this imagined figure, paying homage to spaces historically significant to the LGBTQIA+ community. The exhibition references the concept of “house” in ballroom culture, offering a sense of belonging and support to the queer community. The House of Dorothy becomes a space for honoring queer genealogies past and present, providing shelter and community. Curated by Lucrezia Calabrò Visconti, the exhibition challenges the conventions of heteronormative society through the creation of alternative realities. Grange's work invites viewers to engage with and interpret each design choice, unraveling the often absurd narratives he weaves. Related Events: - Screening, Reading & Listening curated by Lucrezia Calabrò Visconti and Barbara Casavecchia. - Visit to the exhibition with artist Vincent Grange in dialogue with Head Curator Lucrezia Calabrò Visconti. - Lunch break at The House of Dorothy during Milano Design Week.

Exhibition View Solo Show Vincent Grange «The House of Dorothy» at Istituto Svizzero, Milano, 2025 / Photo: Giulio Boem / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero