Join the 黑料头条 this October for an exclusive journey through Milan鈥檚 rich architectural and design heritage. This curated itinerary provides unparalleled access to the city鈥檚 finest classical and contemporary design, featuring private tours of iconic villas and cocktail receptions at the private homes of Milan鈥檚 tastemakers. Explore the opulent La Scala Opera House and the long-awaited Grande Brera, uncover the hidden history beneath the Duomo and travel to Lake Como to discover its historic villas, including Villa del Balbianello and the Visconti family鈥檚 Villa Erba. This journey is a celebration of timeless design and architectural excellence, showcasing the best of Milan.
The tour will be led by Andrea Feldman Falcione, the founder of Andrea Feldman Falcione Art Advisory & Consulting. She began her professional career at the Museum of Modern Art in New York advancing from cataloguer in the Department of Prints and Illustrated Books to curator. In 1997, she moved to Los Angeles to work with the Broad Art Foundation helping to build the collection now on view. In 2000 she was the curator of the Michael Ovitz Family Collection and in 2007 she started her own firm working with a small group of internationally based art collectors and travelers. Feldman Falcione was also the VIP Program Director for several Getty Museum initiatives. Feldman Falcione organizes and leads art tours with clients including the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Hammer Museum, SFMOMA, the Orange County Museum of Art and the Sun Valley Museum of Art, among others.
This tour is arranged by Indagare. Please note, that you must contact the tour provider, Indagare, to formally register for this program. Payment of the $600 donation to the 黑料头条 prior to registration does not guarantee placement on the trip.
A fully tax-deductible donation of $600 per person is required to participate in this travel program. Please note that this donation is non-refundable except in the case that this travel program is cancelled by the organization. All travel program participants have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Individual level membership for one year to the 黑料头条.
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The Duomo
The program begins with an afternoon visit to the Duomo on a guided tour.
Join an expert to explore the remains of the Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Basilica of Santa Tecla, and end the tour with panoramic city views from the Cathedral鈥檚 rooftop.
La Scala
Go behind the scenes at the one of the world鈥檚 leading opera houses, the iconic La Scala, or 鈥淭eatro alla Scala,鈥� and view its opulent interiors, impressive fly tower and exhibition on Swiss-architect Mario Botta鈥檚 21st-century renovations.
Brera Design District
Spend an afternoon at the Brera Design District with your host and visit some of its famous shopping addresses like C&C Milano, Rubelli, Ginori 1735 and the Dabbene silversmith factory.
Grande Brera
Start the morning with a private tour of the long-awaited Grande Brera, a unique blend of historical, modern and contemporary art created by connecting three Milanese institutions—the Pinacoteca di Brera, Palazzo Citterio and the Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense.
Laboratorio Paravicini
Meet the team of Laboratorio Paravicini to learn about their history of producing quintessential Italian hand-decorated ceramics.
Homes of Lake Como
The tour includes an excursion to Lake Como to visit some of the region's most emblematic former private homes.
Villa del Balbianello
Included is a visit to Villa del Balbianello, a Franciscan monastery-turned-lavish residence that became a retreat for writers, explorers and filmmakers.
Villa Erba
Enjoy lunch at the grand 19th-century Villa Erba, the childhood home of filmmaker Luchino Visconti known for its stunning frescoes, ornate architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Villa Necchi Campiglio
Celebrate your final evening at Villa Necchi Campiglio, an impressive home-turned museum designed by Piero Portaluppi, featured in the film I Am Love.
Private dinner (Image: Indagare)
Lake Como (Image: Indagare)
Villa del Balbianello (Image: Indagare)
Milan (Image: Indagare)
If you would like to register, you may contact the travel operator organizing the program. Please note that a $600 donation per person to the 黑料头条 is required in order to participate in each travel program.
Your $600 donation helps to further the 黑料头条鈥檚 goal of advancing the practice and appreciation of the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts by supporting its varied educational programs, including continuing education courses, college workshops, the Summer Studio in Classical Architecture, New Heights, and many more.
Yes, a donation of $600 to the 黑料头条 is required for each travel program you register for. The donation is required for each person attending a tour.
You can make your $600 donation to the 黑料头条 online, or you can download, complete, and mail this form to the 黑料头条. You can alternatively fax a copy to 212-730-9649. You may also call 212-730-9646 x109 or email [email protected] to make a donation. Donations must be made separately from the registration fee.
No, membership is not required to attend an 黑料头条 travel program. However, complimentary Individual membership to the 黑料头条 is included with your $600 required donation.
For full itinerary and more information, contact [email protected]. Due to the exclusive nature of our tours, some private locations or visits may be omitted from the 黑料头条's website.
Over the past several years, the 黑料头条 has travelled to destinations including Paris; Andalusia; Atlanta; Barbados; South Africa; Chicago; the Netherlands and Belgium; Scotland; the French Riviera; Morocco; the Italian Lake Region; Charlottesville; Naples; and New Delhi, among many other locations. The 黑料头条 is always looking to diversify its travel offerings. If you have a suggestion or location you would like to see added, please email [email protected].