The Milan Stock Exchange has been the target of this year's La Giornata della Collera, also known as The Day of Anger. The event is representative of the city's economic devastation, seen in the recent loss of 157,000 companies and approximately 893,000 employees.
Mounting frustration has been brought to the Milan fore via artwork here. Thousands of workers joined forces to produce the installation as 10,000 yellow construction hats were layered neatly next to one another. Placed squarely in the center of the powerful demonstration is Maurizio Cattelan's abrasive middle finger structure, making no attempt to mask the anger of the participants. With architects, real estate representatives and hard laborers involved in the protest, it will certainly be a talking point among Milan's bureaucrats.
Powerful Protest Installations
The Day of Anger Exhibit Relays Frustration Through Artwork
Trend Themes
1. Economic Devastation - Exploring innovative solutions to revive local economies and support struggling businesses.
2. Art as Protest - Leveraging the power of art installations to convey social and political messages and spur meaningful change.
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2. Art and Culture - Creating platforms that foster artistic expression as a means of addressing societal issues and promoting dialogue.
3. Labor and Construction - Innovating within the labor and construction industries to improve working conditions and address worker dissatisfaction.