Museum Network: Ecomuseo del Lago d'Orta e Mottarone
The story of Antonio Calderara and a selection of his contemporary artist friends
The Calderara Collection (The Antonio and Carmela Calderara Foundation), conceived and built by the painter Antonio Calderara (Abbiategrasso 1903 - Vacciago di Ameno 1978) in his 17th-century home studio in Vacciago, comprises 327 works of contemporary painting and sculpture, 56 by Calderara himself and 271 by 133 European and non-European artists linked to him by friendship, esteem, or research.
The collection offers comprehensive documentation of the international avant-garde movements of the 1950s and 1960s, focusing on geometric abstractionism, programmed and kinetic art, op art, and visual poetry. Some aspects of the historical avant-gardes are also represented.
Calderara's art is illustrated on a floor dedicated to him, with works that well represent the breadth and richness of the artist's artistic production, from the figurative to the abstract period.
Seasonal opening days from may to october, according to the calendar published on the website.
Free entry without reservation.
Not suitable for the disabled due to the presence of stairs.
It is possible to have up to 3 classes at the same time, staggered by a few minutes.
Credit: Archivio Fotografico Distretto Turistico dei Laghi - Lorenzo Pipi
