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Under Napoleon the academy gained many important works of art that left a mark on the world’s painting history. The lack of space for public display was resolved by splitting Brera’s Holy Mary Church in two floors, so the upper floor housed the art collections, while the ground floor was allocated to the Academy.
In 1805 the first annual exhibition took place, giving birth to one of the most important contemporary art events in Italy during the 19th century.
At that time, architects used to study in Brera, as the Faculty of Architecture was dislocated to Politecnico University only in 1923, thanks to the so-called Gentiloni’s education reform. The Art Gallery ... read more
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