Press Review
The Press section features official press releases, articles, interviews, and editorial coverage highlighting 6499 and its exhibitions, projects, and initiatives.
Through a selection of content from national and international publications, this space documents the gallery's journey, the promotion of its represented artists, and its contribution to the dissemination of contemporary art in Italy and worldwide.
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To become a leading destination for contemporary art and international collectors. This is the vision that drives 6499, 6499 Art Gallery, the new exhibition space at Via del Torchio 1, Milan, a few steps from the Duomo.
An extension of a brand with roots in design and fashion, 6499 Art Gallery will open its doors to the public on 25 September with an inaugural exhibition featuring works by some of the most celebrated names in contemporary art.

The new project, named Art Winery, consists of apermanent exhibitionset up in the cellars of Monte del Frà, at Sommacampagna (Verona), with works by several artists on the national and international scene.
The exhibition will be open to visitors free of charge from 17 March 2023 to 20 January 2024, from Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In July and August, it will also be open on Sundays, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Jole Prato, a renowned decorator, set designer, and costume designer, has collaborated with the most prestigious theatres internationally, leaving a significant mark on her professional career. Her art is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail, a focus on colour, and the precision of her decorative design. Prato boasts a rich portfolio of important decorative works created for prominent Milanese families.

TRAPPED - GIORGIO TENTOLINI Opening on 26 February and running until 31 March 2026 6499 Milano Art Gallery is pleased to present Trapped, a solo exhibition by artist Giorgio Tentolini. Giorgio Tentolini, born in ‘78, is an Italian contemporary artist who has revolutionised the concept of portraiture and two-dimensional sculpture.

Thursday 9 October 2025, at 18:30, 6499 Milano Art Gallery will open its doors to the public for the much-anticipated Vernissage of “HOOF”, The new photography exhibition by Maria Shutova. The exhibition, hosted in the spaces at Via del Torchio 1, in the beating heart of Milan, is a journey into the soul of the horse, a noble and mysterious being, a symbol of freedom and harmony.

The art gallery sector is going through a dynamic phase of growth. Milan, in particular, has witnessed the launch of several major new Italian and international art spaces this year. One of the factors supporting the development of the Italian art market is the recent legislation introduced through Article 8 of the Omnibus Decree Law, approved by the Council of Ministers on 20 June –

Giorgio Tentolini, born in ‘78, is an Italian contemporary artist who has revolutionised the concept of portraiture and two-dimensional sculpture. Internationally recognised, his work is distinguished by the technique of layering industrial materials, such as metal mesh, tulle, paper, or PVC, with which he creates images that explore memory, time and the fragility of human perception.

With the 6499 Cup, 6499 Milano created a unique dialogue between golf and contemporary art, transforming the traditional golf course into an open-air exhibition space where sculptures and installations accompanied players across the 18 holes. The first edition embodies 6499 Milano’s ongoing commitment to presenting art in unconventional contexts, fostering a more immediate and engaging experience for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.

Simone Di Matteo will present for the first time his new book entitled Gli occhi e la Rosa tomorrow, 11 December at 5 PM at the 6499 Art Gallery in Milan. This is a modern fable published by Edizioni DrawUp, available in stores and bookshops from 8 November. After an absence of 8 years from bookshops, the well-known writer, journalist and commentator has returned to his first great love: literature.

Milan has enthusiastically welcomed the new work of Simone Di Matteo. It took place on December 11th, at the 6499 Art Gallery at Via del Torchio number 1, the first official presentation of “Gli occhi e la rosa”(Draw Up Editions, 2025). A modern fairy tale that marks a new chapter in the literary journey of the writer, journalist, television pundit, and editor-in-chief of the news outlet www.lopinione.com.

Its name is “6499”, translated “Art and Innovation,” and it is the Milanese creation founded and directed by Amedeo Demitry, the art manager is in the spotlight these days. Over a quarter of a century of experience in various managerial roles has led him to conceive a new programme and a new working group, directed by his son Andrea Chief Executive Officer of the company and supported by Gabriele Masserini, Head of Sales and Franz Siccardi Creative Director of the Design Department.

On 13 June, contemporary art, sport, and fine craftsmanship converged at Golf Club Tolcinasco in Pieve Emanuele, near Milan, for the third edition of the 6499 Golf Cup. The event further strengthened 6499’s commitment to transforming a sporting competition into a cultural experience, where the landscape becomes an essential element of the exhibition and the encounter between different disciplines gives rise to a shared visual language.

Last June 13th, the third edition of the 6499 Golf Cup took place at the Tolcinasco Golf Club (MI), an annual event where art and sport always meet with great success. On this occasion too, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Milan renewed its participation as a sponsor, showcasing its cars, which have always been symbols of elegance, innovation, and timeless luxury.

Last June 13th, the third edition of the 6499 Golf Cup took place at the Tolcinasco Golf Club (MI), an annual event where art and sport always meet with great success. On this occasion too, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Milan renewed its participation as a sponsor, showcasing its cars, which have always been symbols of elegance, innovation, and timeless luxury.

“Ciro Palumbo and the Old Masters” is the title of the exhibition presented by 6499 Milano in London, opening on 4 October 2024 at 6:00 pm at Charles Beddington LTD, 16 Savile Row. The exhibition will remain on view through 4 November 2024.
Ciro Palumbo’s painting is characterised by a dialogue between surrealism, metaphysical imagery, and neoclassical influences. His works frequently reveal evident references to Arnold Böcklin and Giorgio De Chirico, absolute sources of inspiration.
Art is a symbol of luxury.
From golf clubs to wine estates and beach resorts: 6499 Milano brings exhibitions and sculptures to some of Italy’s most prestigious locations.
Among the initiatives is the first edition of a golf tournament where each tee will be paired with a dedicated artwork. Participants will experience the game in dialogue with art, surrounded by its beauty throughout the course.
Who defined him as "Art Manager", who as "Art Luxury Man". In very simple terms, he is the man who has established art in the world of luxury.

From 16 to 21 April, 6499 Milano presents a curated selection of artworks at the Salvioni Design Solutions concept store, in the heart of Milan’s Design District at 3 Via Durini. The installation has been conceived in close dialogue with the furniture collections showcased across the store’s six floors. Each level presents a distinct vision of contemporary living, defined this year by refined, understated colour schemes designed to enhance the artworks and shift the focus from the setting to the content itself.

Milan Design Week returns from 15 to 24 April 2024, with the Salone del Mobile at Rho Fiera and a wide programme of Fuorisalone events unfolding throughout the city. As part of this eagerly awaited celebration of design, 6499 Milano is delighted to present a curated art installation at the Salvioni Design Solutions concept store, located at 3 Via Durini in the heart of Milan’s Design District. The exhibition has been conceived in dialogue with the furniture collections displayed across the store’s six floors, creating a seamless connection between contemporary art and interior design.

A dialogue between light and shadow unfolds through luminous openings that reveal fragments of urban landscapes, where human figures are brought into focus by the light itself, while traffic lights and passing vehicles become luminous presences in their own right. “Mysterious” sources of light allow each viewer to project their own vision and imagination, while wet, reflective surfaces create a tactile sensation that seems “to extend beyond the visual experience.”.

What could be more captivating than sipping a glass of wine among the Amarone barrels while experiencing the works of Davide Frisoni in a truly exceptional setting?
This collaboration represents the perfect synergy between 6499 Milano and Monte del Frà winery. From Friday 23 February, Monte del Frà will host an exhibition in its dedicated 6499 Milano event space, featuring...

Their project is the one generating considerable interest in recent days. After thirty years of experience in the art world and countless international curatorial projects, Demitry Senior has joined forces with his son Andrea — a Communication Design graduate from IED and CEO and Marketing Director of 6499 Milano — to introduce an innovative concept: bringing art galleries into new entrepreneurial contexts...

The most recent project has been realised in the stunning setting of Franciacorta Golf Club, where the management wholeheartedly embraced the curator’s visionary approach: the creation of permanent installations within the renowned sporting venue. Two monumental artworks now stand at the entrance of Franciacorta Golf Club in the province of Brescia...

“Art is a path I would never choose to abandon. It is a passion that has never turned into an obsession, and it allows me to practice a profession that I find both rewarding and inspiring,” states Amedeo Demitry, a renowned curator, art expert, visionary, appraiser, and entrepreneur. However, he prefers to describe himself as an “idea creator.” He adds, “I am an appraiser, and entrepreneurship came as a natural consequence of my work...

Originally from Puglia and based in Milan, while operating on an international scale, Amedeo Demitry has spent more than twenty-five years establishing himself as one of the most respected art experts, appraisers, and curators of international exhibitions. A recognised professional with extensive expertise, he works with judicial institutions within Italian courts as a specialised technical consultant, offering expert opinions and advisory services...

