Marcello Dudovich was an Italian painter, illustrator and poster designer. He is considered and celebrated as one of the progenitors of Italian poster design. The artist was working for Pirelli, La Rinascente of Milan, Campari, Martini, Agfa Film and many more. He developed his own very distinctive and richly colored style using photographing his models and transforming them on to “paper”. An absolutely MUST to visit this exhibition which is organized by our member Sylvia D’Amato together with the Lugano IWC. For those who can remain, the visit ends with a light lunch together with the Lugano ladies in the nearby restaurant “Il Carlino”, Via V. Vela 5, Chiasso, for the price of 1st course: Frs. 10/3 choices, 2nd course Frs. 15/ 3 choices, pizza Frs. 12, or “à la carte”.Coffee included, water extra 4dl bottle Frs. 4.

In summer Bellagio is crowded with tourists while in winter, in the absence of crowds and tourists Bellagio reveals its beauty which we will appreciate during a walking tour through the village and along its shorelines.

Even in low season, we will find nice cafes or bars to warm up and chat.

In occasion of the 500 years’ anniversary of one of Italy’s most famous renaissance painters who died after only 37 years of life, the 4 different periods of his life will be reproduced in huge dimensions and full immersion in 5 different rooms of the “Museo della Permanente” in Milan.