From May 14 to July 2, 2023, the Como Silk Museum (Museo della Seta di Como) will host “VINT-AGE“, a photography exhibition dedicated to women and the beauty of ageing.
The exhibition features 30 portraits exploring the changes women experience as they enter a new stage of life.
The photographs are the work of Roberta Cimadoro, a professional photographer specialising in portraying the female body.
Through her photography, Roberta Cimadoro explores the beauty, personality and inner world of contemporary women.
As the photographer explains:
“I had always imagined middle age as a stage of life when decline begins. Instead, I discovered it to be an unexpectedly positive and creative period. I realised that many other women had experienced the same transformation, so I decided to capture these changes, particularly the positive ones, through my photographs.”
This reflection inspired the VINT-AGE exhibition, where each portrait celebrates the individual beauty and natural authenticity of women in their mature years.
The exhibition was officially presented on Saturday, May 13, while the closing event will feature a dance performance on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
In addition, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a professional photography session with Roberta Cimadoro, with individual or couple portraits available.
VINT-AGE Exhibition Opening Hours
The exhibition will be open Tuesday to Sunday, with the following opening hours until June 1, 2023:
• Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
From Thursday, June 1, 2023, new opening hours will apply:
• Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Como Silk Museum: Discovering the City’s Textile Heritage
The Como Silk Museum was established in 1985, following the closure of numerous textile factories in the early 1980s.
This transformation made it possible to preserve machinery, tools and industrial artefacts from the region’s historic textile industry.
In 1990, the Como Silk Museum officially opened its doors to the public.
Today, the Museum documents the history of silk production in the Como area through an extensive collection of textile machinery and traditional tools.
Visitors can discover the different stages of silk processing and learn about the techniques that made Como internationally renowned for its textile craftsmanship.
The history of silk production in Como dates back to the 18th century, but it was towards the end of the 19th century that the textile industry became one of the main pillars of the local economy.
At that time, the Como area was home not only to every stage of the textile production process but also to manufacturers of textile machinery and weaving looms.
The Como Silk Museum is a fascinating place where history, craftsmanship and culture come together, celebrating the production of clothing and accessories that reflect the excellence of Italian textile traditions.
A visit is highly recommended for anyone interested in discovering Como’s rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship.
Information and Contacts
For more information about the VINT-AGE exhibition and other events, visit the official Como Silk Museum website or follow its Facebook and Instagram pages.
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