Milan's Palazzo Reale dedicates a never-before-seen exhibition to Mike Bongiorno, marking the centenary of his birth

On the occasion of the centenary of Mike Bongiorno’s birth, Milan’s Palazzo Reale is hosting an unprecedented exhibition from Sept. 17 to Nov. 17, 2024, celebrating the life and career of one of the greatest protagonists of Italian television. The exhibition, entitled Mike Bongiorno 1924-2024, not only traces the professional life of the famous presenter through a path that explores sixty years of his career, but also tells how Bongiorno was an innovator, capable of interpreting and accompanying the changes in Italian society. With his unique style he was able to enter the homes of Italians, becoming “one of the family.” Mike Bongiorno contributed to the development of Italian television, leaving an indelible mark that has attracted the interest of sociologists, communication experts and television critics for his extraordinary ability to reach everyone with a unique and engaging language.

This exhibition, organized by the City of Milan in collaboration with the Mike Bongiorno Foundation and C.O.R. Creare Organizzare Realizzare, aims to offer a comprehensive portrait of Bongiorno not only as an iconic television presenter, but also as a central figure in Italian cultural history, whose work left an indelible mark on the country’s collective memory.

For info: https://www.palazzorealemilano.it/

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 pm. Closed Mondays.

Photo: Mike Bongiorno Foundation Archives.

Milan's Palazzo Reale dedicates a never-before-seen exhibition to Mike Bongiorno, marking the centenary of his birth

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