ART EXPERIENCE WITH FRANÇOISE BERTOLINI

What happens when an object
breaks? is it the end of its story, or
simply the opening chapter of a
new one?
This autumn, the Benvenuto Club
of Milano invites its members to
embark on a poetic journey into
memory, resilience, and transfor-
mation through an exclusive guid-
ed visit to the exhibition rigEn-
EraZioni by artist Françoise
Bertolini at galleria Manifiesto
Blanco.
The Artist & Her Vision
Born in switzerland and trained
in sculpture at London’s Chelsea
school of art, Françoise Bertolini
has lived across damascus, Lon-
don, Milano, Casablanca, Cairo,
and Florence before choosing Mi-
lan as her artistic home—becom-
ing a true “milanese di cuore”.
a pivotal moment in her career
occurred in 2006 in Cairo: the
accidental shattering of a ceramic
vase inspired a dramatic shift in
her approach. instead of discard-
ing the broken pieces, she turned
the fragments into the heart of
her creative practice.
Today, working from her stu-
dio at officina de rolandi Cre-
ative Lab (captured in the photos
by photographer sarah Tarves),
Françoise weaves together Mu-
rano glass, silk, felt, steel wool,
and recycled materials into evoc-
ative sculptures, collages, and oil
paintings.
her work invites us to slow down,
observe, and discover how fra-
gility can turn into newfound
strength, stimulating our imagi-
nation.
Dedicated Guided Visits for Ben-
venuto Members
To offer our members a personal
and deeply engaging experience,
we have arranged dedicated guid-
ed tours. To keep the atmosphere
intimate and interactive, visits are
organized for individual groups
(should demand be high, additional
dates will be evaluated and commu-
nicated).
Venue: galleria Manifiesto Blanco,
via Benedetto Marcello, 46
Cost: Free
Exhibition runs: 1 october 1 to 31
october 2026
Exclusive Member Tour Options:
• Thursday 15 October 15 at 4:30 pm
• Sunday 25 October 25 at 3:00 pm
How to Reserve
spaces are limited to ensure an im-
mersive experience for everyone.
To secure your spot, please rsvP
by emailing: specialactivities@
benvenutoclubofmilan.it