Creative sessions for kids

Drops and Bubbles – The Rain

Conceived and designed by the artist Tarek Atoui

Can sound travel through water? How can we hear sound underwater? To answer these and many other questions, come and discover the exhibition of Tarek Atoui whose works explore the world of vibrations and sounds. Together with Pirelli HangarBicocca’s Arts Tutors, have fun experimenting with underwater microphones, natural materials, and many different objects to create unexpected and fun soundscapes with bubbles and drops of all kinds!

FAMILY LAB | Get out, if you can! (ages 5-8)

Yukinori Yanagi created labyrinthine environments and huge optical illusions using mirrors, lights, water and other materials. After visiting “Icarus”, his temporary exhibition, challenge yourselves by participating in an activity where you’ll build extraordinary labyrinths and play with your imagination!

Body, Space, Nature, and… (6-10 years old)

Mirror Reflection! (5-6 years)

Yukinori Yanagi uses mirrors, water, light, and other materials in his works to challenge our perception of space and deceive our orientation. After exploring the exhibition with the art teacher, have fun discovering new perspectives and the secrets behind each optical illusion by playing with symmetries and creativity.

The presence of an adult is not required during the activity. Registration for the route automatically grants access to the accompanying person: there is no need to make a reservation for the adult.

New Flags for New Worlds (7-10 years)

Among the works in Yukinori Yanagi’s “Icarus” exhibition, in labyrinthine and illusory paths and large installations, you will find many flags made of unpredictable materials that will amaze you!

Explore the symbols, colors and shapes that make up a flag and have fun creating new ones with the art teachers to create extraordinary new worlds.

The presence of an adult is not required during the activity. Registration for the route automatically grants access to the accompanying person: there is no need to make a reservation for the adult.

FAMILY LAB | Exploring ‘Icarus’ (7-10 years)

A challenge for young and old to explore Yukinori Yanagi’s exhibition: through quizzes, games, puzzles and with the help of the Art Tutor, participants will have fun discovering stories about monsters, myths, superheroes, flags and the tireless little insects that animate the artist’s large and amazing installations!

For Family Lab courses, online registration is also required for all accompanying adults who wish to attend.

On Vibration and Resonance – The Hive

Conceived and designed by the artist Tarek Atoui

Come and explore Tarek Atoui’s exhibition together with Pirelli HangarBicocca’s Arts Tutor and discover the world of vibrations and sounds hidden in natural elements and everyday objects! Then have fun experimenting with the combination of different percussion instruments and motorized and vibrating objects. Invent with imagination new musical instruments to create unexpected and surprising sounds to experience with your whole body.