A Journey Back to Childhood and Beyond
Valerio Berruti’s “More than Kids” in Milan
Walking through More than Kids, Valerio Berruti’s solo exhibition in Milan, felt like stepping into a parallel world—one where childhood is not just memory, but a shared space of belonging and a possible future. Surrounded by monumental sculptures and immersive installations, I often had the impression that the artworks wanted to welcome me inside, offering the comfort of something familiar, almost protective.
The piece that struck me most was Nel nome del Padre. Forty-two figures, all with the same face but different hairstyles, stand together like a silent army. Each represents a conflict happening somewhere in the world. They all look in the same direction—except for one figure, who refuses eye contact. The scene is powerful, unsettling, and deeply symbolic. I could have stayed there for hours, caught between the weight of its message and the fragility of its form.
Overall, the exhibition leaves you with a sense of estrangement and intimacy at once. Berruti’s children are not just “kids”: they are us, our memories, our unspoken questions about the present and the future. In their unfinished outlines, I saw both the past I carry within me and the hope that something can still be changed.
Don’t miss a visit.
Valerio Berruti. More Than Kids.
Palazzo Reale di Milano, until 02.11.2025
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