Numbering around 300 thousand in total, between 3 and 15 metres in height, and belonging to many species. A path in which to venture and get lost, to fantasize and reflect. Evocative arcades of bamboo frame the labyrinth’s pathways, offering visitors refuge and giving the sensation of finding oneself immersed in another dimension. Surprising views are afforded by stalks of different sizes, that are variously spotted, striped or of unusual colouration.
- 7 May 2023
- 17 September 2023
The painter Ugo Celada da Virgilio (1895-1994) is the protagonist of the next temporary exhibition, curated by Cristian Valenti, at the Labirinto della Masone.
An ambitious exhibition, that intends to situate the artist within the cultural context of his time, placing him in unprecedented dialogue with both his contemporaries and old masters. A shy and reticent figure, Celada was an exceptional witness of the artistic events of the twentieth century, committed to finding his own way in art: his work has a dual soul, it is an ancient and modern enigma at the same time, the expression of a cultured and refined language capable of narrating a timeless beauty.
- 7 May 2023
- 17 September 2023
The Franco Maria Ricci Foundation promotes and supports a scholarship for activities of research, study and development of the Collections and Archives of the Foundation for the second consecutive year.
- 21 April 2023
On June, 30th and July 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th the normal activities at Labirinto della Masone will be suspended to allow the LOST Music Festival 2023 to take place.
- June, 30 and July 1st to 4th, 2023
Arianna’s Thread, a speaker series curated by Stefano Salis, seven events taking place between April 14 and June 9 around the theme of Rediscovery.
- From April 14 to June 9 2023
Francesco Hayez (1791-1882) 1829, Oil on canvas
An excellent example of the portraiture of one of the most celebrated and gifted artists of Italian Romanticism, this painting portrays a lady of Milanese high society in 1829, Francesca Majnoni, the widow of Stefano Bernardo Majnoni d’Intignano who had died three years earlier. Her husband had been director general of the Kingdom of Italy’s monopolies, court councillor and director of the tobacco factory for Emperor Franz I of Austria, who had conferred Austrian nobility on him in 1819, allowing d’Intignano to be added to his name.
Suites
Located in the heart of the Labyrinth are two suites, Suited to lovers of luxury and comfort, finished with artworks and refined decor.
The buildings
Were inspired by the neoclassical architectural utopia of Boullée, Lequeu, Ledoux and Antolini and designed in keeping with traditional Italian and European tenets.
Labrinto della Masone is a unique place, where nature and culture come together in the name of beauty: from the largest bamboo maze in the world to the renowned collections of art and books, the Franco Maria Ricci Foundation offers a rich and varied educational opportunity for schools of all levels. The facilities are expansive and fully supervised, making them the ideal setting for safe educational tours.
