Since 2022, under the direction of Davide Quadrio, MAO has inaugurated a program of artist residencies and site-specific commissions that identifies contemporary art as a means to foster the emergence of new interpretations and plural narratives, as well as a driver for enhancing the museum's heritage, in a virtuous dialogue capable of generating unexpected connections.

On the occasion of Artissima 2023, MAO is pleased to present to the public four new prestigious commissions resulting from this multi-year project: The Serpent's Ritual by Marzia Migliora, The Sound of Stone by LEE Mingwei (both in residence at the Museum for the biennium 2022-2023), Flying Kodama by Kengo Kuma, and Lilies, wild boars, some carp and then rabbits, chickens and donkeys in large quantities by Francesco Simeti, in residence at MAO starting from October 2023.

All the works will be visible by purchasing the entrance ticket to the permanent collections.