Suspended Movement (Il movimento sospeso) was an art exhibition in Como dedicated to the work of Gianni Colombo and his famous European Resistance Monument.
The exhibition was open until June 2, 2025, across two locations: Spazio Natta (Via Natta 18) and the Confindustria Como headquarters (Via Raimondi 1).
Suspended Movement: A Journey Through Art and Memory
The exhibition Suspended Movement celebrated one of the most significant monuments in the Lake Como area.
More than a work of art, the European Resistance Monument represents a universal symbol of remembrance, peace and freedom.
Created in 1983 along the shores of Lake Como, the monument was designed by Gianni Colombo, an important figure in contemporary Italian art.
In 1979, the artist was selected by a committee of distinguished experts, including Gillo Dorfles, Pierre Restany and Vittorio Gregotti.
Through historical documents and artistic works, the exhibition explored the monument’s origins and its lasting cultural significance.
Two Exhibition Venues Exploring Art and History
The section at Spazio Natta, curated by Marco Scotini, presented original materials related to the monument’s creation.
Visitors could discover documents, photographs, drawings and scale models that illustrated the development of Colombo’s project.
In addition, the exhibition featured Bariestesia (1975), an artwork that expressed the concept of suspended movement through artistic experimentation.
Meanwhile, the section at the Confindustria Como headquarters focused on the city’s initiatives dedicated to preserving the memory of the Italian Resistance.
From the days of Liberation to the monument’s inauguration, the exhibition traced important historical moments through information panels and personal testimonies.
Furthermore, it highlighted the themes of peace and nuclear disarmament, which played an important role in Como’s civic history.
Why the Suspended Movement Exhibition Was Worth Visiting
Suspended Movement was more than an art exhibition. It also offered an opportunity to reflect on history and shared human values.
Indeed, the European Resistance Monument continues to communicate powerful messages, including remembrance of concentration camp victims and the rejection of war.
Through an engaging exhibition experience, visitors could better understand the importance of Gianni Colombo’s artistic vision.
Moreover, the exhibition highlighted Como’s active role in preserving historical memory and passing it on to future generations.
By combining art, history and civic engagement, the project encouraged visitors to reflect on the meaning of freedom, peace and remembrance.
Useful Information: Suspended Movement Exhibition in Como
Exhibition: Suspended Movement – Gianni Colombo and the European Resistance Monument
Closing date: June 2, 2025
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibition venues:
- Spazio Natta: Via Natta 18, Como, Italy
- Confindustria Como: Via Raimondi 1, Como, Italy
Exhibition Organisers
The exhibition was organised by the Municipality of Como – Department of Culture, the Provincial ANPI Association, the P.A. Perretta Institute of Contemporary History and the Committee for the 80th Anniversary of Liberation.
The project was developed in collaboration with the Gianni Colombo Archive in Milan, under the scientific curatorship of Marco Scotini.
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