Monza Biennial

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Monza Biennial
Overview
BIE-classTriennial exposition
NameMonza Biennial
MottoInternational Exhibition of Decorative Arts
Building(s) Royal Villa of Monza
Organized by Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche
Location
Country Italy
City Monza
Coordinates 45°35′36″N9°16′27″E / 45.593437°N 9.274183°E / 45.593437; 9.274183
Timeline
Opening19 May 1923
Closure31 October 1923
Triennial expositions
Next Monza Biennial II in Monza

The Milan Biennial was the first edition of the Milan Biennial. [1] This, and the 3 subsequent biennials, were organised by the Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche (ISIA) to provide an arts vision for the new Kingdom of Italy. [1] It was called the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts. [1] Exhibitions included a Futurist Hall by Fortunato Depero. [2]

It was held in Monza at the Royal Villa of Monza, [1] [3] and ran from 19 May 1923 to 31 October 1923. [2]

After 4 biennials the timing was changed to every three years to form the Milan Triennials. [1]

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References

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