Naturally this anthological show contains some of his most iconic works like the “Giocattolo Scimmietta Zizi” 1953 (“Zizi Monkey Toy”) which in the words of the curators of the show was considered by some of the first interactive sculpture and by others a toy that reacts to kids’ solicitations but by all, it was an inventive way of using foam rubber – a new material then – from the usual armchairs or sofas as well as the “Falkland Lamp“, one of the symbols of Italian 60’s design.

Abitacolo, 1971. Strutture Metalliche Portanti, 194x256x83cm, Produzione Robots. Renato Rebolini Collection, Milano

A consistent portion of the show is dedicated to his ideas in the field of education: after the birth of his son Alberto in 1940, Munari developed concepts for generating an awareness of the world based on the visual world and conceived experimental laboratories for the kids and large room in the show is dedicated to session of the Munari method.

Libro letto (Bed Book), 1993. 6 cuscini di materiali diversi, 70x70cm, Produzione Interflex. Marco Ferrani Collection, Milano

Munari’s interest for infancy are also documented by the beautiful books for kids and games designed at different stages of his career. This effectively set-up and informative show provides an emotionally touching full immersion in one of 20th century’s most interesting Italian creative force.

Bruno Munari Exhibition
Date: October 25th, 2007 – February 10th, 2008
Place: Rotonda della Besana
Address: 15 Via della Besana, 20122 Milano
https://www.mostrabrunomunari.it