LIBRO

Dall'Artico a Milano: Il Restauro Della Tenda Rossa Al Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci

di Iezzi, Marco

This volume documents the restoration of the 'Red Tent,' a culturally significant artifact used during the 1928 Arctic expedition led by Umberto Nobile. The restoration, completed in February 2023, involved a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from various institutions, including the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, the Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta di Milano, and the Vatican Museums' Laboratory for Conservation and Restoration. The book explores the historical, cultural, and scientific significance of the Red Tent, its role in the Arctic expedition, and its transformation into a symbol of collective imagination. It also details the challenges of preserving the delicate silk structure, the archival research undertaken, and the collaborative efforts that guided the restoration process. The restored tent is now part of the museum's 'Collezioni di studio,' an open-access storage area, reflecting innovative museological practices in Italy.