Rirkrit Tiravanija at Pirelli HangarBicocca
"The House That Jack Built”: a must-see family exhibition in Milan
From March 26 to July 26, 2026, Pirelli HangarBicocca becomes one of the most exciting family destinations in Milan.
With The House That Jack Built, artist Rirkrit Tiravanija transforms the iconic Navate space into a giant walkable maze where art is not something you look at but it’s something you live. And yes, kids will absolutely love it.
Forget silent museums. Here, families wander through soft orange corridors, discovering spaces designed to feel a bit like stepping into a story where there’s no fixed path. Kids naturally invent their own routes, turning the exhibition into a personal adventure.
Along the way, unexpected moments appear: an orange tent where you can sit and drink tea, a mini cinema inside camping tents, cozy corners that feel like secret hideouts: everything invites families to slow down…
One of the highlights? A house designed with kids, for kids. Created with children from local schools, this small-scale home becomes a play-and-learn zone reserved just for them. Think of it as a tiny world where imagination takes over, perfectly aligned with Scimparello’s vibe.
Tiravanija’s idea is simple: spaces matter because of the people inside them. And when those people are children, everything becomes more spontaneous, playful, and real.
Scimparello tip: Go without rushing.Let your kids lead the way. Sit in the tents. Get lost in the maze. Stay longer than planned.
Because this is not just an exhibition, it’s one of those rare places where art, play, and family time truly overlap. And in Milan, that’s something you don’t want to miss.
Credits
Cover Picture: Rirkrit Tiravanija, untitled 2006, © Collection of Inhotim Institute, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
Picture 1: Rirkrit Tiravanija, untitled 1995, Installation view “Nutopi/Nowtopia”, © Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.
Picture 2: Rirkrit Tiravanija, untitled 1992, Installation view, “Fever”, © Carnegie Museum of Art.
Picture 3: Rirkrit Tiravanija, Portrait of the artist, © Galerie Chantal Crousel.