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CONTEMPORARY ART
JoAnn Tan - AFTER THE FEAST
Ongoing exhibition
13 – 24 April 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri: 10:00 – 18:00
Sat: 11:00 – 18:00
Sun: 11:00 – 17:00
Free admission
Opening
17 April 2026
18:00 – 21:00
Free admission with registration
For the first time, JoAnn Tan opens the doors to her atelier, a magical and hidden space in Milan. In this peaceful haven, immersed in nature, Tan explores themes that deeply intrigue her - aging, death, and decay. Through meticulously handcrafted small sculptures, she brings these concepts to life. Each piece is the result of hundreds of hours spent prototyping and crafting with natural materials such as paper, silk, and cotton.
These minute artworks reflect a quote by Democritus: “The world is decay, life is perception.” This creed emphasizes that while the physical universe is constantly changing and inevitably decaying, an individual's experience of life is shaped solely by their perspective and thoughts.
JoAnn Tan, Slug, bamboo yarn, 14 x 3 cm, 2025
JoAnn Tan, Apple core, paper, 10 x 18 cm, 2025
Artist JoAnn Tan in her atelier (photo Max Rommel)
A glimpse of the atelier at Viale Lombardia 56
Location
The JoAnn Tan Atelier
Viale Lombardia 56, 20131, Milan, MI, Italy
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