Jean Tinguely’s whimsical contraptions return to Milan for centenary showcase

A major exhibition at the Hangar Bicocca in Milan opens the celebrations for the centenary of the birth of Jean Tinguely (1925-1991). The selection of 40 sculptures, produced between the 1950s and 1990s, validates his reputation as a pioneer of kinetic art. Jean Tinguely was just a boy when the old Hangar Bicocca shed was a vital cog in Mussolini's war effort, transforming cast iron into parts for locomotives, airplanes and military equipment. The foundry continued to exist until 1986, when it was converted into a cultural centre.